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 4748378 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 9717987 epoch_slot_no: 41187 block_no: 4748201 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 2430 time: 2020-09-28 09:11:18 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5802bc33820d5e55e09165b54f8185f622349eda3b4a96be17142b1f68a53fcaBlock Operator
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