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 4774162 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10235271 epoch_slot_no: 126471 block_no: 4773985 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 406 time: 2020-10-04 08:52:42 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x141842fbedafe7b23bd8d073384679ca68345dd8b9f371f394d2e9d1df987ba7Block Operator
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