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 4694942 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8615239 epoch_slot_no: 234439 block_no: 4694765 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 2890 time: 2020-09-15 14:52:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x185d6a7cbafe9f5ef02a4283a2ad285d2810b66dbca71996bac9f0396d587188Block Operator
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