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 4658870 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 7877373 epoch_slot_no: 360573 block_no: 4658693 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 1487 time: 2020-09-07 01:54:24 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e54848007ddc559bd61fe7f0c9c59f17182d1db68e3953bec05cee7b9af1b18Block Operator
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