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 4495898 Details
Epoch: 208 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4597440 epoch_slot_no: 104640 block_no: 4495721 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 683 time: 2020-07-31 02:48:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x247738b1b5ee2f2da9a5adfc4f2d5b20da896b330dd58049e7716d966774147fBlock Operator
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