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 4723594 Details
Epoch: 218 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9219018 epoch_slot_no: 406218 block_no: 4723417 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 1501 time: 2020-09-22 14:35:09 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e478fbe8e6bd77dc68a4f83d76f98a94375be6e4d79c5dc0f821b5d253d5884Block Operator
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