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 4686977 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8449800 epoch_slot_no: 69000 block_no: 4686800 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 284 time: 2020-09-13 16:54:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4e811ec8b22648b9165c3bfe0d032a39794d83d9f265fe12521322b19fb464fBlock Operator
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