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 4670555 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8115299 epoch_slot_no: 166499 block_no: 4670378 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 765 time: 2020-09-09 19:59:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95d757d1103ddf5800d3ec0a15254214fa78fd5e2401f42707526c950963760eBlock Operator
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