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 4611238 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6920671 epoch_slot_no: 267871 block_no: 4611061 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 2473 time: 2020-08-27 00:09:22 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39fa2d70d20e78d348f799291f59e56f7ba7e8373c0244515c74e209218fd942Block Operator
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