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 4682474 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8356938 epoch_slot_no: 408138 block_no: 4682297 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 732 time: 2020-09-12 15:07:09 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4216c073c12c0f4cf8db5dc20ba157209eac466a0ecf0ed1e3cc4a1a4e5a2401Block Operator
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