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 4657946 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 7858711 epoch_slot_no: 341911 block_no: 4657769 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 298 time: 2020-09-06 20:43:22 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84d2105cfa8cf109cd910c2cb5671355101feb0fa7dd0464427f901b497b44daBlock Operator
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