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 4712968 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8995358 epoch_slot_no: 182558 block_no: 4712791 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 1189 time: 2020-09-20 00:27:29 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cfcecf045427fe25460f6e4f71a7cdf9f3d6ff70af06da96194c6580fdfb0d7Block Operator
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