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 4712021 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 8974534 epoch_slot_no: 161734 block_no: 4711844 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 1963 time: 2020-09-19 18:40:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccfea956ad847bacc6db8347a216a6f9f6a8d5288b6077a12fd64f9028af4e2fBlock Operator
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