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 4745228 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 9655315 epoch_slot_no: 410515 block_no: 4745051 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 2087 time: 2020-09-27 15:46:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14bd02705750c1d2143c171a22705c744290295ba18d655013e63e1b183e0145Block Operator
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