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 4686533 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 8440876 epoch_slot_no: 60076 block_no: 4686356 slot_leader_id: 4555670 size: 1078 time: 2020-09-13 14:26:07 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebcafcdea236f9118b6b301ce49f3e7b8767c5b91ce47cff6bf8a0d0c6d797f7Block Operator
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