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 4697844 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8675809 epoch_slot_no: 295009 block_no: 4697667 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 929 time: 2020-09-16 07:41:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57bfd1232e6eaf0460da5c39633569a87e030b5fbe8f5874f08dc1e53233fcdfBlock Operator
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