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 4614478 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6985945 epoch_slot_no: 333145 block_no: 4614301 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 1430 time: 2020-08-27 18:17:16 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae65beb49bc38a79d2ab0a328a0a4abfbff1ad1ebae5eecbd345a7a6806f78a5Block Operator
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