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 4742111 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 9594020 epoch_slot_no: 349220 block_no: 4741934 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 1008 time: 2020-09-26 22:45:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61029820ed23b50bdb6e855faaebeee993d14438ec4d0284eb562b60e792332aBlock Operator
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