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 4646401 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 7628384 epoch_slot_no: 111584 block_no: 4646224 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 1387 time: 2020-09-04 04:44:35 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d9a3c725e25e809de482d048e6df7973f5e2ee5f5bbcacf362e64990d19771cBlock Operator
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