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 4606728 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6829872 epoch_slot_no: 177072 block_no: 4606551 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 730 time: 2020-08-25 22:56:03 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86006217e13b37a8ace49bc645b72e294b96536f848197f1e7b7c1f9cf7426b9Block Operator
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