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 4653547 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 7770523 epoch_slot_no: 253723 block_no: 4653370 slot_leader_id: 4564197 size: 313 time: 2020-09-05 20:13:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1723407cab7d8539cd67a34fbe01af07d9f666decaa869e964d90790738e4083Block Operator
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