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 4662143 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 7943180 epoch_slot_no: 426380 block_no: 4661966 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 316 time: 2020-09-07 20:11:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e7f0d395e11df64d08a0631a32ff99b3ac0ca9aff7034c858b793bd73e6457bBlock Operator
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