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 4681576 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8338735 epoch_slot_no: 389935 block_no: 4681399 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 1160 time: 2020-09-12 10:03:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbaf905dc01070e46736d4a76870b35b09666a291ca908c68c6c10a1564cafb8Block Operator
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