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 4664331 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 7987399 epoch_slot_no: 38599 block_no: 4664154 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 1214 time: 2020-09-08 08:28:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74ec81c8910f42cfd239eb8021a687075666a9d5d916401c3ebb9ccf6a3e25bfBlock Operator
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