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 4614949 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6994918 epoch_slot_no: 342118 block_no: 4614772 slot_leader_id: 4576684 size: 3027 time: 2020-08-27 20:46:49 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x640968100fc84a46b3abf5bf00dbd2fefebfcc30d6472db88bc3f6606219045dBlock Operator
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