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 4726165 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 9271549 epoch_slot_no: 26749 block_no: 4725988 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 563 time: 2020-09-23 05:10:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13266e484534c9f4fa04685466e4f12c0693ef7973dfbe3242ae9cfc7322d641Block Operator
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