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 4657060 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7840580 epoch_slot_no: 323780 block_no: 4656883 slot_leader_id: 4559123 size: 788 time: 2020-09-06 15:41:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a745ece869c89b24fa09aea4f060751e1ec6305fa7d13852a77d391f4abc0ebBlock Operator
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