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 4762628 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10002663 epoch_slot_no: 325863 block_no: 4762451 slot_leader_id: 4605634 size: 3477 time: 2020-10-01 16:15:54 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecfce7e452e81df27e9f34c93b87a645f592780f2f9eb10e09ff4a730e3dc3e1Block Operator
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