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 4677153 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 8249624 epoch_slot_no: 300824 block_no: 4676976 slot_leader_id: 4573799 size: 2052 time: 2020-09-11 09:18:35 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x790623e40f4365d53d9a0ca385faa4c2b2819e20ca27042673ffb7fa220c3f28Block Operator
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