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 4689774 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8506623 epoch_slot_no: 125823 block_no: 4689597 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 2102 time: 2020-09-14 08:41:54 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60744d9b934e2940a196938372182892feffbe1a173a0dd88693637569b2138aBlock Operator
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