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 4779362 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 10338961 epoch_slot_no: 230161 block_no: 4779185 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 1847 time: 2020-10-05 13:40:52 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x451e1dfddfe0384d0136c8d2df81166ada87e08af9830ffd8a0247e77b3cd0d6Block Operator
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