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 4636259 Details
Epoch: 214 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 7424852 epoch_slot_no: 340052 block_no: 4636082 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 1760 time: 2020-09-01 20:12:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76a5bd20f91741a6d9936a5b43d3527d8798d8db0359510bae21130d23d6ee84Block Operator
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