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 4617382 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 7044209 epoch_slot_no: 391409 block_no: 4617205 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 2778 time: 2020-08-28 10:28:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae92700adc4b83b63851c6bb186dd5bc875942fffbb204c6dc0f6a61aa660b2fBlock Operator
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