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 4660363 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7907823 epoch_slot_no: 391023 block_no: 4660186 slot_leader_id: 4588711 size: 781 time: 2020-09-07 10:21:54 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ffa07856b98b4191eb292f8f31773132eda8dc1e1148325a9f7d9ff8ab6ccb8Block Operator
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