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 4608430 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6864486 epoch_slot_no: 211686 block_no: 4608253 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 688 time: 2020-08-26 08:32:57 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e537852fe43f22ecff81554177327d62a7b2cc9b99937e3239c786babcb0aceBlock Operator
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