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 4683704 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8382073 epoch_slot_no: 1273 block_no: 4683527 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 845 time: 2020-09-12 22:06:04 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1070245483d7864f5f77d22cc6a2e0e9d0b8c12b87f06ccf899a7274dc0335eBlock Operator
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