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 4728667 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 9322769 epoch_slot_no: 77969 block_no: 4728490 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 1965 time: 2020-09-23 19:24:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cecefc0bcd414e7a0a05262d4a399b99c257e1f95a79e881c91a297ec95c16aBlock Operator
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