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 4658217 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 7864065 epoch_slot_no: 347265 block_no: 4658040 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 1173 time: 2020-09-06 22:12:36 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c53f3c7c3326f96ea63e3eec1f9ea5d4ebbe372a77f6cf30c4f6dbe5124f0faBlock Operator
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