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 4674935 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8204132 epoch_slot_no: 255332 block_no: 4674758 slot_leader_id: 4652110 size: 2074 time: 2020-09-10 20:40:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5de868230a7ef3dc6133f01e44478687b03022087a2c98af05b4a45990f95821Block Operator
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