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 4698162 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8682629 epoch_slot_no: 301829 block_no: 4697985 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 2732 time: 2020-09-16 09:35:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6119a66fcecb31582f6bf5711c0b3d87512a3806aaec7eca7e4f2b3b825118b1Block Operator
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