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 4691710 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 8547323 epoch_slot_no: 166523 block_no: 4691533 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 4385 time: 2020-09-14 20:00:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa42cfbb63cf91811208cdb4495782412743258dedae252d0e26a4adde1d57a5eBlock Operator
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