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 4679471 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8296522 epoch_slot_no: 347722 block_no: 4679294 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 644 time: 2020-09-11 22:20:13 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9585aab7a00ee91e561a15157aa2168a29cb77c49a6e3f04fc8179d96316fe8Block Operator
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