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 4673857 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8182010 epoch_slot_no: 233210 block_no: 4673680 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 2761 time: 2020-09-10 14:31:41 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22c58afb2022f4dd5735e02d5e27ca2a1623ef49450d3b189aacbf12386082a0Block Operator
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