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 4730763 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 9365932 epoch_slot_no: 121132 block_no: 4730586 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 244 time: 2020-09-24 07:23:43 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67e2691ca39ebc58080694fc45548dbcd71b2fc84a000d567af4cfec55e3a82cBlock Operator
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