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 4693748 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 8590257 epoch_slot_no: 209457 block_no: 4693571 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 1127 time: 2020-09-15 07:55:48 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd8565fe05e88d375a5133ead44344f1aafd8c8af0ab18f6f5ba1e371dd3cfacBlock Operator
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