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 4713770 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9012143 epoch_slot_no: 199343 block_no: 4713593 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 1305 time: 2020-09-20 05:07:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3be6adb56ce2e921c29f3d8c9cee0483b3a6e31f8429ad54cb611f6113ca1381Block Operator
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