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 4715697 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9053800 epoch_slot_no: 241000 block_no: 4715520 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 3091 time: 2020-09-20 16:41:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x414faa2d345ab3ef8bfae0a6ff281d6779d463e9376aed693407b2053d84e4e3Block Operator
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