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 4712726 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 8989831 epoch_slot_no: 177031 block_no: 4712549 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 2018 time: 2020-09-19 22:55:22 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74435d58df2c0428bf1636e69acf9981b700857ccb65db2b19014313b1584c23Block Operator
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