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 4679333 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 8293814 epoch_slot_no: 345014 block_no: 4679156 slot_leader_id: 4583091 size: 1493 time: 2020-09-11 21:35:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7a41d6d87f51655f979fd47a6fd9fae4f9a8e77bf43b51af65fd076aec2624cBlock Operator
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