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 4657180 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 7842996 epoch_slot_no: 326196 block_no: 4657003 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 426 time: 2020-09-06 16:21:27 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f43a925900f94f8dc1cf996f2b37dc2d326358992d6aa7f439d94e47c611d97Block Operator
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