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 4704427 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 8814005 epoch_slot_no: 1205 block_no: 4704250 slot_leader_id: 4490693 size: 2201 time: 2020-09-17 22:04:56 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e317943ba5da5e91dc85f1e093c08f3f34b55c12b244a43fc4119143a7fb9ecBlock Operator
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