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 4675501 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 8216046 epoch_slot_no: 267246 block_no: 4675324 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 3557 time: 2020-09-10 23:58:57 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x810508485edb8c90c0f61f984d57ffc99e47888ea5f25e98a0c8d308a66fe25aBlock Operator
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