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 4670750 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 8119292 epoch_slot_no: 170492 block_no: 4670573 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 1650 time: 2020-09-09 21:06:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x597ffd016727718cd0fc5bf9b0fe4807c61aee0d9c60129ee975ca2260665d64Block Operator
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