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 4747889 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 9708541 epoch_slot_no: 31741 block_no: 4747712 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 392 time: 2020-09-28 06:33:52 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4970129cc80390ee4d452ece3ae0af1ee0f12864a5b53608dad0dfde6ca2cf6Block Operator
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