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 4698295 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8685339 epoch_slot_no: 304539 block_no: 4698118 slot_leader_id: 4556072 size: 427 time: 2020-09-16 10:20:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x538e225695957a08d51c7369a380e1fc03d56b8006fc119ad4ebe5268683e91aBlock Operator
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