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 4627988 Details
Epoch: 214 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 7257470 epoch_slot_no: 172670 block_no: 4627811 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 317 time: 2020-08-30 21:42:41 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x913894d8799c02cc36840b6d5276be948e1ea3f433333f1efa9c8da58a0043feBlock Operator
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