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 4609826 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6892881 epoch_slot_no: 240081 block_no: 4609649 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 799 time: 2020-08-26 16:26:12 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d44e744b3506eb5e95064e58421b6362450b7b50221206198269a16c8c14783Block Operator
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