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 4700729 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8736289 epoch_slot_no: 355489 block_no: 4700552 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 1211 time: 2020-09-17 00:29:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe297fb77653853100414a0e7a9a7335eb0d8da57e57deaae4afc57159291301eBlock Operator
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