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 4706843 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 8864140 epoch_slot_no: 51340 block_no: 4706666 slot_leader_id: 4556807 size: 3379 time: 2020-09-18 12:00:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf201d4002d51697d3e2b7c07c4e05f812c65d840aa89c3e8fa6aaf08ca59f63dBlock Operator
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