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 4771859 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 10189147 epoch_slot_no: 80347 block_no: 4771682 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 3525 time: 2020-10-03 20:03:58 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b93e67377276251394d62bd4eaabfb7b98fae7cf0234338c4ab207d00c9a276Block Operator
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