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 4687956 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 8469713 epoch_slot_no: 88913 block_no: 4687779 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 2649 time: 2020-09-13 22:26:44 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47ff86d45dc0021cffe1e4c3241f7a86e80ca96e0436108497ef1ebeba1610f0Block Operator
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