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 4698187 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 8683079 epoch_slot_no: 302279 block_no: 4698010 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 2732 time: 2020-09-16 09:42:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cb4dc5440d0d7ff3493f8470ed58fb41b689c9d00cf35433a5e41e394d3608aBlock Operator
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