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 4715569 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 9050918 epoch_slot_no: 238118 block_no: 4715392 slot_leader_id: 4588711 size: 907 time: 2020-09-20 15:53:29 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15dc35bc2cab7398821793113fa0e3b6a71248935b283e56ad05e934dbe06781Block Operator
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