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 4610667 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6909304 epoch_slot_no: 256504 block_no: 4610490 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 392 time: 2020-08-26 20:59:55 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99c4f48a9e08e0a56927e8e3e82125dd3e07e16717ac3569ac6b0716ea068f35Block Operator
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