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 4735576 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 9462527 epoch_slot_no: 217727 block_no: 4735399 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 1835 time: 2020-09-25 10:13:38 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75e854722f538dd9b448f9a382ab55dae38c88ed7505b48303b07b3a8da6b72bBlock Operator
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