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 4697377 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8666200 epoch_slot_no: 285400 block_no: 4697200 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 944 time: 2020-09-16 05:01:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4003ed2d11f2204f178529d8565f6543031367f2d2621aa9e644b967ca11332eBlock Operator
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