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 4748576 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 9722049 epoch_slot_no: 45249 block_no: 4748399 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 5829 time: 2020-09-28 10:19:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd36d3a2dcf0f211cceecd165e63f98684e74edb9f2061fc2b4fca35743a6457fBlock Operator
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