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 4770652 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10164573 epoch_slot_no: 55773 block_no: 4770475 slot_leader_id: 4563878 size: 757 time: 2020-10-03 13:14:24 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x684d280970704a28037759e6028a23f7ac628a50d6e47c4852365bc4bf39650aBlock Operator
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