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 4712452 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8983888 epoch_slot_no: 171088 block_no: 4712275 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 3056 time: 2020-09-19 21:16:19 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x774ced02c73d8640bb98e0ec541aee53e459796026718b283aca1a6b17c61ec1Block Operator
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