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 4670402 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8111994 epoch_slot_no: 163194 block_no: 4670225 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 747 time: 2020-09-09 19:04:45 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fd0d3926efa0714449d98979a523f8d678975e865bb6040395e2b1bacbfc86fBlock Operator
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