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 4703647 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8797726 epoch_slot_no: 416926 block_no: 4703470 slot_leader_id: 4556967 size: 2512 time: 2020-09-17 17:33:37 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46539d2deab4429d115dba6e203800bea30adbda6a9be07944391829a8bf89a0Block Operator
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