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 4770320 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10157857 epoch_slot_no: 49057 block_no: 4770143 slot_leader_id: 4555951 size: 772 time: 2020-10-03 11:22:28 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42e78cf6c13ecda7ea740c5093515f9756b4f9dd6b31b566ccdd512fbf5f01f2Block Operator
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