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 4609647 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6889168 epoch_slot_no: 236368 block_no: 4609470 slot_leader_id: 4557674 size: 392 time: 2020-08-26 15:24:19 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa68cd8de4fcd8272c5e38c2dc7f93bf370d1cc98c47530e018572604663b49cdBlock Operator
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