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 4703404 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8792273 epoch_slot_no: 411473 block_no: 4703227 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 589 time: 2020-09-17 16:02:44 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3233388dc8da71f851c1e92fe0fcbdf079b536f4426fd4eb3b2a18d8c7044b3Block Operator
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