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 4648987 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 7679788 epoch_slot_no: 162988 block_no: 4648810 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 2595 time: 2020-09-04 19:01:19 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac45b7500c9e5a539294c03cb5d833c7d320ed6549f6d97d2396e7794a26012fBlock Operator
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