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 4701946 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8761556 epoch_slot_no: 380756 block_no: 4701769 slot_leader_id: 4555442 size: 2495 time: 2020-09-17 07:30:47 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aa73dcb011ea3be8671fbedf2459a436beb4d9cabebf2a4800fbe29db737ae8Block Operator
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