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 4714398 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9025806 epoch_slot_no: 213006 block_no: 4714221 slot_leader_id: 4556950 size: 1771 time: 2020-09-20 08:54:57 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c0fab9b530ace253646a02725f58852b7e65f277dfbe0b610742aca60982d1Block Operator
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