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 4758032 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9910111 epoch_slot_no: 233311 block_no: 4757855 slot_leader_id: 4555951 size: 637 time: 2020-09-30 14:33:22 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9791489bd724e3a66152d1cdddb0e354c4666b4721d52cdd0beb70ceb58a8abBlock Operator
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