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 4696433 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8646885 epoch_slot_no: 266085 block_no: 4696256 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 309 time: 2020-09-15 23:39:36 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ee0bd1aa34491dd2d66b1253cb300f9c68f5c9f6722eca096794d081410ab2eBlock Operator
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