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 4617078 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7037979 epoch_slot_no: 385179 block_no: 4616901 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 3025 time: 2020-08-28 08:44:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7529d73edf9913d360b0c016a98e97bb394f9b785f5f0f49dc19861eaee83b4Block Operator
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