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 4708365 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8896447 epoch_slot_no: 83647 block_no: 4708188 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 335 time: 2020-09-18 20:58:58 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff9be0587e049d53f4abb2e0e1ee6dc436801e9cbe6d19f94221e847c8245addBlock Operator
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