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 4614899 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6994005 epoch_slot_no: 341205 block_no: 4614722 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 1104 time: 2020-08-27 20:31:36 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd51e8b4e2b1b38b0f7a331da85b1f7afe3a2a8df2b7c49a955fd8103595e63c4Block Operator
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