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 4735492 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 9460820 epoch_slot_no: 216020 block_no: 4735315 slot_leader_id: 4603395 size: 762 time: 2020-09-25 09:45:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe46dc233638424b642a6ddebe1d164a655195c5fd53fee0e9309076e2619f9e5Block Operator
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