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 4711059 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8953774 epoch_slot_no: 140974 block_no: 4710882 slot_leader_id: 4563114 size: 1157 time: 2020-09-19 12:54:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb190e1e0a6cbddd7c631a208e7adf65dfcb046c2b08135e03a11c24f19fb7a18Block Operator
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