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 4721448 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9174800 epoch_slot_no: 362000 block_no: 4721271 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 1164 time: 2020-09-22 02:18:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91808aab6fa77872400fcf42bcb282cfea54947adbfa3a2b55cebb16b8f36c10Block Operator
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