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 4667720 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8056603 epoch_slot_no: 107803 block_no: 4667543 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 1495 time: 2020-09-09 03:41:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7b3ab3728481316d09559e23c12bc2fffb26d810f5b276303c0901cf92f1d84Block Operator
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