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 4641386 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7527407 epoch_slot_no: 10607 block_no: 4641209 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 968 time: 2020-09-03 00:41:38 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6ba1973b6b853b6af836a29e10e4290e476fb23019ae7bcbf163d508792e8d5Block Operator
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