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 4712851 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8992770 epoch_slot_no: 179970 block_no: 4712674 slot_leader_id: 4490695 size: 1393 time: 2020-09-19 23:44:21 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc330262d438e83a6b8146595cc12bd15ca7ac4368b67885f19dd183450f43ee6Block Operator
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