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 4640333 Details
Epoch: 214 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 7506220 epoch_slot_no: 421420 block_no: 4640156 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 2029 time: 2020-09-02 18:48:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4eedf3f58c481cef5df7277880c5407e5f16850e111422faab47af8f8fa9197Block Operator
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