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 4697648 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 8671914 epoch_slot_no: 291114 block_no: 4697471 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 2534 time: 2020-09-16 06:36:45 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50cd3e15fcb7346ec1201ed466a4afdf694ab35d5c376fd8b2c085157054b1f7Block Operator
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