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 4714259 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9022634 epoch_slot_no: 209834 block_no: 4714082 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 735 time: 2020-09-20 08:02:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x736bf1edf7b602b862de3bf7a22104bc73db66325bb38876d7c460b56fbc383dBlock Operator
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