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 4775802 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10267557 epoch_slot_no: 158757 block_no: 4775625 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 1018 time: 2020-10-04 17:50:48 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84f818780eb250810275a12a1bd89be899578bbf01c2a762999948256b0dce4cBlock Operator
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