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 4743431 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9619779 epoch_slot_no: 374979 block_no: 4743254 slot_leader_id: 4555951 size: 2625 time: 2020-09-27 05:54:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x288e5ba5460980ebf4364948bd5f4a3494aae6381bc9e181151cf6c66283fe07Block Operator
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