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 4626094 Details
Epoch: 214 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 7219508 epoch_slot_no: 134708 block_no: 4625917 slot_leader_id: 4555951 size: 1092 time: 2020-08-30 11:09:59 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd7225de3bfb9846ab8e90019bc8d3a4a30c38d9223bb34ebe05fe86bbe34e0bBlock Operator
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