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 4692921 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8573223 epoch_slot_no: 192423 block_no: 4692744 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 392 time: 2020-09-15 03:11:54 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3b2323659dae1712f161c1d0fce5e71a47d29b95db1597b746c9b2b63b57dfdBlock Operator
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