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 4696138 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8640683 epoch_slot_no: 259883 block_no: 4695961 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 1020 time: 2020-09-15 21:56:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7029b052f096b8c59ae46e5e5933405883c654997e5deada04a1faf3fc81524Block Operator
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