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 4729350 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9336799 epoch_slot_no: 91999 block_no: 4729173 slot_leader_id: 4641293 size: 878 time: 2020-09-23 23:18:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbce5dff29d50fb4344abebb1011660a6eba198ade12c3c4ba8ad099c2279667Block Operator
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