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 4645338 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7606323 epoch_slot_no: 89523 block_no: 4645161 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 1118 time: 2020-09-03 22:36:54 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32f1ec2c43f44908969b10551110bcaa2018bd9c01c1c5ef5bd31d61ba253541Block Operator
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