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 4644581 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7591161 epoch_slot_no: 74361 block_no: 4644404 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 767 time: 2020-09-03 18:24:12 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x261e6cca64622f21cfb62af64a1995b2c296688c8548ede7f911a54cc60c7322Block Operator
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