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 4608596 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6867895 epoch_slot_no: 215095 block_no: 4608419 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 383 time: 2020-08-26 09:29:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffad63fbbc38d6903a97586e189bfaa9a72a43020c144901a1254892bed03a6eBlock Operator
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