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 4643963 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 7579169 epoch_slot_no: 62369 block_no: 4643786 slot_leader_id: 4622010 size: 2009 time: 2020-09-03 15:04:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb5ac2d7b9d68b36ced4f91c2be8992b3a6976734dfad3f02382d904befd1d83Block Operator
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