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 4699914 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 8719114 epoch_slot_no: 338314 block_no: 4699737 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 1703 time: 2020-09-16 19:43:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98742d03f980df52c6b57b13edbde685ab09857d6261aeb0b560b27cecc56becBlock Operator
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