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 4635138 Details
Epoch: 214 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7402245 epoch_slot_no: 317445 block_no: 4634961 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 836 time: 2020-09-01 13:55:36 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xded5e62f121a914ba12d992681bcc89655a87bda6f04a8877633606ac61436f8Block Operator
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