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 4719497 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 9135309 epoch_slot_no: 322509 block_no: 4719320 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 335 time: 2020-09-21 15:20:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cab6966378628642c04c79087c9f3ee503cde7107667e26752f1b392e44aff5Block Operator
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