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 4737554 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 9501496 epoch_slot_no: 256696 block_no: 4737377 slot_leader_id: 4490695 size: 2854 time: 2020-09-25 21:03:07 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bdb1dda9475fbb52ccaa2f4a4b12cad1a6fa71df250cd884994f53734b564c4Block Operator
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