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 4663726 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 7975428 epoch_slot_no: 26628 block_no: 4663549 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 1535 time: 2020-09-08 05:08:39 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x164a2ea851605e5409a498da397c84f250693a4a1ffc2a084ff317ddf280c1e4Block Operator
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