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 4609724 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6890671 epoch_slot_no: 237871 block_no: 4609547 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 670 time: 2020-08-26 15:49:22 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51f7687e24c5e82e441ac9c60d83f9bcb8adcb8a6ab3b815eda7bc518c7c0b4bBlock Operator
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