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 4746454 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9679549 epoch_slot_no: 2749 block_no: 4746277 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 757 time: 2020-09-27 22:30:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11b709e7bce7eac115d25530d0597961617b1af28d4624708d3188913c83832aBlock Operator
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