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 4767043 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 10090541 epoch_slot_no: 413741 block_no: 4766866 slot_leader_id: 4556540 size: 1198 time: 2020-10-02 16:40:32 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81fbbec452ddc103cff5160b0ef1d3e568b5e4146f72c43a1edb3a9bb63f76b6Block Operator
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