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 4700686 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8735479 epoch_slot_no: 354679 block_no: 4700509 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 799 time: 2020-09-17 00:16:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xead16c65f4f3f80dbbb1e4a23149f1e29aa691572b66a3679388f7e2cca803d8Block Operator
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