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 4744523 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 9641661 epoch_slot_no: 396861 block_no: 4744346 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 309 time: 2020-09-27 11:59:12 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6993c296766368bfa48de88ed5205c9a3b63dfa0fab4d69fc521a4bf75ada5f6Block Operator
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