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 4654263 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 7784119 epoch_slot_no: 267319 block_no: 4654086 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 2208 time: 2020-09-06 00:00:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x560948c4b14804b859aa83784a1c602ae6a37976d3294887b1c2dcf35360c569Block Operator
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