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 4767208 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10093987 epoch_slot_no: 417187 block_no: 4767031 slot_leader_id: 4490695 size: 581 time: 2020-10-02 17:37:58 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc368f554536f7f453567a506a28c82dca3cb9da4458d9a1905b2205fbc736049Block Operator
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