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 4635401 Details
Epoch: 214 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 7407773 epoch_slot_no: 322973 block_no: 4635224 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 4864 time: 2020-09-01 15:27:44 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb84ff47a35a9a2d9cd40e942d321727148086d4e9035047875c41b1296b4195cBlock Operator
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