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 4698398 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 8687426 epoch_slot_no: 306626 block_no: 4698221 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 1796 time: 2020-09-16 10:55:17 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba38ee7eb570cd8b664b782d5a779993ae5be33b1c6cc8da08dceb26c741383fBlock Operator
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