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 4640501 Details
Epoch: 214 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 7509612 epoch_slot_no: 424812 block_no: 4640324 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 1509 time: 2020-09-02 19:45:03 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8e04a7ebe52ddc22a65ce8a8b78d561ff10b2a512931c5c4566e979029251d3Block Operator
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