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 4710975 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 8951956 epoch_slot_no: 139156 block_no: 4710798 slot_leader_id: 4555951 size: 1188 time: 2020-09-19 12:24:07 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2d32add1d362ee39db47ab00cdfb89ab85c73388ee1b9a49093887774ed456dBlock Operator
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