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 4624847 Details
Epoch: 214 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7194574 epoch_slot_no: 109774 block_no: 4624670 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 2009 time: 2020-08-30 04:14:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46fdae2e0b9788e0865d7a65c098c8831ec053b881136c0f0642afe4302f8cb4Block Operator
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