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 4695473 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 8626569 epoch_slot_no: 245769 block_no: 4695296 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 2167 time: 2020-09-15 18:01:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacb0159b8c22018b660a2528aac4273fd1a143382696726ba4a143b23cb8d41fBlock Operator
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