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 4708665 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 8903094 epoch_slot_no: 90294 block_no: 4708488 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 2817 time: 2020-09-18 22:49:45 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fec85656796085206e25716b89f3e831d5d120abdaf2b141a43d292258117bbBlock Operator
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