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 4634788 Details
Epoch: 214 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7395370 epoch_slot_no: 310570 block_no: 4634611 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 1287 time: 2020-09-01 12:01:01 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26e8068dff85eb901801aa64d57c0c24dbdbf546e65a8fda78bf2066b3349f61Block Operator
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