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 4657136 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 7842149 epoch_slot_no: 325349 block_no: 4656959 slot_leader_id: 4555670 size: 1140 time: 2020-09-06 16:07:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2af07b3a88475567052dc45fe7c294e605eaca5964525384189ae7375a7e220Block Operator
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