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 4693313 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8581163 epoch_slot_no: 200363 block_no: 4693136 slot_leader_id: 4560384 size: 790 time: 2020-09-15 05:24:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72371284c5c0c1f82817e06d80cf99bcfd9e021d4dfd5ed39576e42c2e6951c8Block Operator
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