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 4697018 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8658753 epoch_slot_no: 277953 block_no: 4696841 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 331 time: 2020-09-16 02:57:24 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0f44d033efc446edc650ecf86e9514c2fb75aa21f8cb710553a65508958819cBlock Operator
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