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 4671474 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8134378 epoch_slot_no: 185578 block_no: 4671297 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 331 time: 2020-09-10 01:17:49 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a64fcce32de16fb374e92318f3bcb012e4afabe2a4514c08bf17983497477f2Block Operator
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