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 4702115 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8765026 epoch_slot_no: 384226 block_no: 4701938 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 2548 time: 2020-09-17 08:28:37 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0538ecd329a18c10b80c3c1bfeaaed4babea684dd9b9608e898743a502a78911Block Operator
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