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 4697515 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8669193 epoch_slot_no: 288393 block_no: 4697338 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 782 time: 2020-09-16 05:51:24 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x772a109e786a7353f0475d29ff6e1a7fb5a726bf41a49cad91747d37e512ba42Block Operator
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