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 4650519 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 7710111 epoch_slot_no: 193311 block_no: 4650342 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 2529 time: 2020-09-05 03:26:42 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee44cecd1ce1e188ba7d2199c7eab3258f0174220d8098666dfbfc398d3425c8Block Operator
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