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 4630643 Details
Epoch: 214 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7311194 epoch_slot_no: 226394 block_no: 4630466 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 2946 time: 2020-08-31 12:38:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae4bfc54d4d69a20b9478687c5b9ea48f5dc0a2f7ff60c0ef9c891c1595b8fe2Block Operator
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