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 4698235 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8684013 epoch_slot_no: 303213 block_no: 4698058 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 2232 time: 2020-09-16 09:58:24 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bc497dc02917173eeb9d2bac246cf341374a2c228c911fc3f9adf2295260c69Block Operator
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