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 4629498 Details
Epoch: 214 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 7288220 epoch_slot_no: 203420 block_no: 4629321 slot_leader_id: 4588711 size: 2720 time: 2020-08-31 06:15:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4398aee596e1d9483e50e91d0853d3c2bf68f07eeb0295aa19642046a2a6a541Block Operator
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