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 4681568 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 8338550 epoch_slot_no: 389750 block_no: 4681391 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 2549 time: 2020-09-12 10:00:41 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c17f4721098d1bfc27d205d349d5620f6ec097ae5909da203678582f9d23b8aBlock Operator
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