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 4746424 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 9679011 epoch_slot_no: 2211 block_no: 4746247 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 2842 time: 2020-09-27 22:21:42 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4a4874d8437f013f1a6b0bec871b4ec1eb02f40661d3acfb3ccb479c3ea69faBlock Operator
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