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 4714611 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 9030209 epoch_slot_no: 217409 block_no: 4714434 slot_leader_id: 4556807 size: 1025 time: 2020-09-20 10:08:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c170b76c4b7753c5e214e7f6cd912b4a8817dd9bf05224d9172e05a4c9ae0d0Block Operator
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