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 4730284 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 9356070 epoch_slot_no: 111270 block_no: 4730107 slot_leader_id: 4582780 size: 1129 time: 2020-09-24 04:39:21 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x031c18e1e00f48337925fa33bb6d9348865906d84e629eec9197bc12cbd54855Block Operator
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