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 4757719 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9903613 epoch_slot_no: 226813 block_no: 4757542 slot_leader_id: 4654290 size: 702 time: 2020-09-30 12:45:04 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18551b5cd56b57ec5429643f8fd39159796d205f3c396348ffd2f915f6372d0eBlock Operator
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