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 4703507 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8794509 epoch_slot_no: 413709 block_no: 4703330 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 2285 time: 2020-09-17 16:40:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d8f23fdaa60f5408129d124e2441a05a4aa8965e240ece014e42d920f3a773cBlock Operator
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