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 4685593 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8421016 epoch_slot_no: 40216 block_no: 4685416 slot_leader_id: 4556950 size: 1821 time: 2020-09-13 08:55:07 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9e321c60b0b1f8af7c905b9c12f09793adc00aabe1cde1596c041918c866e99Block Operator
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