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 4711402 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 8961181 epoch_slot_no: 148381 block_no: 4711225 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 2715 time: 2020-09-19 14:57:52 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x568e7e6dc85f11892c78db73caa72ebe97d16bb71956a02b6f33139bc4d951cbBlock Operator
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