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 4758189 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 9913572 epoch_slot_no: 236772 block_no: 4758012 slot_leader_id: 4557019 size: 316 time: 2020-09-30 15:31:03 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf38c1440d171e5808b3214a049896b9c06f9d360b7f9fdbb800e477b71f52a41Block Operator
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