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 4733691 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9424764 epoch_slot_no: 179964 block_no: 4733514 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 947 time: 2020-09-24 23:44:15 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34c69ecd580e3233b7eb3271d3c82141cac70bdeffdb85703a875fe3a4c7fd20Block Operator
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