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 4618001 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 7056527 epoch_slot_no: 403727 block_no: 4617824 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 2958 time: 2020-08-28 13:53:38 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94936b25fe7327f7247ac4fc2b732dd27f7a05dd06f5d763fb534ca0544b508fBlock Operator
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