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 4729642 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 9342635 epoch_slot_no: 97835 block_no: 4729465 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 2389 time: 2020-09-24 00:55:26 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff8f4747b07e96dd940131f379d1380db253b129ec8be5e13a4c2ae32a66e504Block Operator
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