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 4754313 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9835112 epoch_slot_no: 158312 block_no: 4754136 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 626 time: 2020-09-29 17:43:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc82bc5f0703cd9562e4556ca1fbf8368fe8750ca226daf1c1fa6541db73b4832Block Operator
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