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 4675622 Details
Epoch: 216Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 8218522
epoch_slot_no: 269722
block_no: 4675445
slot_leader_id: 4490695
size: 1098
time: 2020-09-11 00:40:13
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5604eceb3979ff9ea0e54e19626fcc5896007e4d10a14bcbfd7850d03486c534
Block Operator
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