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 4748144 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 9713487 epoch_slot_no: 36687 block_no: 4747967 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 1607 time: 2020-09-28 07:56:18 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35ef427c5efe893c08b1a83df446f2df0bef04c76a915b7ff05d4fcd6b4650cfBlock Operator
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