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 4657885 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 7857392 epoch_slot_no: 340592 block_no: 4657708 slot_leader_id: 4556072 size: 743 time: 2020-09-06 20:21:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ab7ab1de303db02085b0158148d8b9bf106eb5c943f1cb78dd69c0856e3b039Block Operator
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