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 4617719 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 7050999 epoch_slot_no: 398199 block_no: 4617542 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 1910 time: 2020-08-28 12:21:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c33a7e137f70f1267521a57f0a88b451c963bca8cae492af2bf3ab2f96ba61cBlock Operator
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