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 4698824 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8696746 epoch_slot_no: 315946 block_no: 4698647 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 383 time: 2020-09-16 13:30:37 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaefd08e571bba35795a3352c8af8e25df6160eb3d95a1ffb023b99b76b365a4fBlock Operator
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