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 4776219 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10276044 epoch_slot_no: 167244 block_no: 4776042 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 2319 time: 2020-10-04 20:12:15 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x770df4a6ce25c4db1b4c8d4e91af5970bc3e6a9674e5cf65415e6aec856b32f9Block Operator
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