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 4690416 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8519683 epoch_slot_no: 138883 block_no: 4690239 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 912 time: 2020-09-14 12:19:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bbf77b0500a3dae79aae587e12cdd767f59e5f928b97a21a8c13e9cd01e1aa0Block Operator
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