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 4699265 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8705936 epoch_slot_no: 325136 block_no: 4699088 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 489 time: 2020-09-16 16:03:47 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3df167a25eb462e52122b84212ef099201066ba5703e68c2099f7e6c4188893aBlock Operator
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