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 4765499 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 10060111 epoch_slot_no: 383311 block_no: 4765322 slot_leader_id: 4556072 size: 1302 time: 2020-10-02 08:13:22 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38c09582c910053467a3da16d577cf66e868913f40e03a4f665dc650ac7a3c0fBlock Operator
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