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 4760375 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 9957347 epoch_slot_no: 280547 block_no: 4760198 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 402 time: 2020-10-01 03:40:38 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe005dc619dd7ec9dd81b54fcae9f9442404e3e9ab61436dae7cb33aef66f83a4Block Operator
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