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 4718804 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 9121596 epoch_slot_no: 308796 block_no: 4718627 slot_leader_id: 4574351 size: 1471 time: 2020-09-21 11:31:27 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5255681ae5f434d0319a6db6df788f2a05a52f02ce8d0eca86d1d7f1eb578540Block Operator
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