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 4701898 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8760653 epoch_slot_no: 379853 block_no: 4701721 slot_leader_id: 4556540 size: 915 time: 2020-09-17 07:15:44 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfac9ca66c876852023e3bcbdc16003e9e64b73b87e2afbe6cb9a39ff734d811Block Operator
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