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 4669284 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8089057 epoch_slot_no: 140257 block_no: 4669107 slot_leader_id: 4576684 size: 3203 time: 2020-09-09 12:42:28 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe22894732395bdf0077aa3c558951e8a660f90c27c7d98523580a5720c0aee9eBlock Operator
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