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 4699661 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8714013 epoch_slot_no: 333213 block_no: 4699484 slot_leader_id: 4576684 size: 396 time: 2020-09-16 18:18:24 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb45fe1e90c19662596d935507c70925a356ff7f79adb7bdb30ad8a9e5d762725Block Operator
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