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 4768834 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10126815 epoch_slot_no: 18015 block_no: 4768657 slot_leader_id: 4555951 size: 705 time: 2020-10-03 02:45:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x050205e1d2d690a654d1675f2494d28691b2802409e595d53256c64a7b1ac4e9Block Operator
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