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 4753542 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9820008 epoch_slot_no: 143208 block_no: 4753365 slot_leader_id: 4594371 size: 1216 time: 2020-09-29 13:31:39 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08475addb9c65279a4a391adbdf2fc4a979a35c0f2033fbb40f6de4a16bc899cBlock Operator
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