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 4678481 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8276328 epoch_slot_no: 327528 block_no: 4678304 slot_leader_id: 4555442 size: 698 time: 2020-09-11 16:43:39 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8c8651a585efedc05f2c8e59599293941b639bbdc49e48521b634de2e173838Block Operator
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