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 4730123 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9352670 epoch_slot_no: 107870 block_no: 4729946 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 1423 time: 2020-09-24 03:42:41 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfde3180c53c7198836e2f4b56329e7115fd3b7d46d2af9d0306d66bd01e911e0Block Operator
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