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 4608216 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6860195 epoch_slot_no: 207395 block_no: 4608039 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 261 time: 2020-08-26 07:21:26 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb18dff27f1c0569557dfa8c45276b450bfc72da70e663662cf3a5ae53c339f7Block Operator
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