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 4696478 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 8647846 epoch_slot_no: 267046 block_no: 4696301 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 1140 time: 2020-09-15 23:55:37 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12adc5c5f7863270de61e23bfd518a2d33fade1e32f375011ee97b862488d56aBlock Operator
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