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 4698208 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 8683503 epoch_slot_no: 302703 block_no: 4698031 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 1228 time: 2020-09-16 09:49:54 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b025df239a8ced45b88cde5b55938a199f3daf805f84fe11876c7931de9a43bBlock Operator
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