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 4612249 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6940849 epoch_slot_no: 288049 block_no: 4612072 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 942 time: 2020-08-27 05:45:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a3b070612e3bebc67b1ea1e060e2231d5f33cbb86536f00fa0a49449a5fc3eeBlock Operator
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