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 4608164 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6859204 epoch_slot_no: 206404 block_no: 4607987 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 400 time: 2020-08-26 07:04:55 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9ce2242c9d1e4b3b98911a1af56538ce40525cac623d8d9895614cc9cff81ebBlock Operator
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