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 4699455 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8709873 epoch_slot_no: 329073 block_no: 4699278 slot_leader_id: 4555466 size: 4428 time: 2020-09-16 17:09:24 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d0e81115560bc1ce9d51d3b6fc417c38700c3f30a64294c0000f6a80dc27e9fBlock Operator
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