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 4672357 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8152064 epoch_slot_no: 203264 block_no: 4672180 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 383 time: 2020-09-10 06:12:35 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca824c3b08c54d3de52729dc3bc0bd835ccd1b0137841a92885f6f0f94e975b9Block Operator
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