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 4751186 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9773425 epoch_slot_no: 96625 block_no: 4751009 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 5780 time: 2020-09-29 00:35:16 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd20bcccbc5bac2c8ec977505d66eb3d4694ea6f4d251ee6b46b70ff7ce279b65Block Operator
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