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 4645978 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7619707 epoch_slot_no: 102907 block_no: 4645801 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 1491 time: 2020-09-04 02:19:58 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x400037b5a0f08c11398871c3bf575feaed0eec34d09c6ab49c15a686f4bf67d6Block Operator
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