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 4726862 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9285899 epoch_slot_no: 41099 block_no: 4726685 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 1056 time: 2020-09-23 09:09:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27287d59a1a2e504fc9e9d270a2ab328eb861791181ab52021d42f98fab0be08Block Operator
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