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 4746360 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 9677724 epoch_slot_no: 924 block_no: 4746183 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 7773 time: 2020-09-27 22:00:15 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7a983eeff8deba1fbeb915dae49eea5f42acda7c7c1757389edf7ff2feafd7dBlock Operator
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