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 4613364 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 6963327 epoch_slot_no: 310527 block_no: 4613187 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 12074 time: 2020-08-27 12:00:18 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54b433479c10865ca229871e77013ee01b159923c8aef4b5b71e099f821d938eBlock Operator
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