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 4766926 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10088188 epoch_slot_no: 411388 block_no: 4766749 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 2120 time: 2020-10-02 16:01:19 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc300675b4665b82af6930893602b5b8ae0f28cb0e74a437ab1af4a949e7a7b38Block Operator
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