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 4695489 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8626943 epoch_slot_no: 246143 block_no: 4695312 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 906 time: 2020-09-15 18:07:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29d3afa0a99bcd9275933f29ef58f0a4aec332bb08bae9c80261a2a15fe07bceBlock Operator
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