A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4606716 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6829671 epoch_slot_no: 176871 block_no: 4606539 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 3357 time: 2020-08-25 22:52:42 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd82e53b7220e40db15f5dc04547f11fb5926572fe6c9e1a3ba8d0d2f68459175Block Operator
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