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 4675806 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8222438 epoch_slot_no: 273638 block_no: 4675629 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 791 time: 2020-09-11 01:45:29 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4fca51da07c28e6df19535ae80bdd2a0f9b474da364a6ee2e46e40bdbd8df54Block Operator
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