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 4678149 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 8269603 epoch_slot_no: 320803 block_no: 4677972 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 2190 time: 2020-09-11 14:51:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd653b10e940eb6a6e123548c793701156997b85974bf160c5141cac60506fb0cBlock Operator
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