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 4779728 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10345910 epoch_slot_no: 237110 block_no: 4779551 slot_leader_id: 4556309 size: 426 time: 2020-10-05 15:36:41 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07704ba8e9d0f6e4b72794de83fb5f7753a2d29ac8ce6d989888fc5943eb312fBlock Operator
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