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 4669217 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8087721 epoch_slot_no: 138921 block_no: 4669040 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 888 time: 2020-09-09 12:20:12 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf2a4c7a50a6a745bf38b59c045f03cc63c023662a507c893cf1a7b9d393a1fbBlock Operator
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