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 4769733 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 10145728 epoch_slot_no: 36928 block_no: 4769556 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 6682 time: 2020-10-03 08:00:19 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7b21459fa14fd6b03d9b48a771b79a3923fb84c72f9282dd593d31028ff0828Block Operator
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