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 4653968 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 7778313 epoch_slot_no: 261513 block_no: 4653791 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 2127 time: 2020-09-05 22:23:24 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1df70d33526dc28c60134fb0e794895db817df0ace6f7122393587c57dbe1b4Block Operator
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