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 4651490 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7729249 epoch_slot_no: 212449 block_no: 4651313 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 650 time: 2020-09-05 08:45:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x346c97ee52541216a9bdd5ed662762d75ced10d8969dcfa88d5321637899e447Block Operator
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