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 4642509 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 7549962 epoch_slot_no: 33162 block_no: 4642332 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 3731 time: 2020-09-03 06:57:33 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x888718b5a0efcd7344c68249b1d4a678a88622d62bc0ee7f59ac63738cd6ca27Block Operator
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