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 4636027 Details
Epoch: 214 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7420299 epoch_slot_no: 335499 block_no: 4635850 slot_leader_id: 4557324 size: 717 time: 2020-09-01 18:56:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ba73b9f41ce3529864a1c2c553e27703fc9c77dfed1527345c76cb4422c700aBlock Operator
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