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 4697189 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8662409 epoch_slot_no: 281609 block_no: 4697012 slot_leader_id: 4591434 size: 1218 time: 2020-09-16 03:58:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a12ba2b6ce327f623d1dd97bdc2bb3d1177289994b965111c77e5af18e6a5f9Block Operator
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