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 4780003 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10351236 epoch_slot_no: 242436 block_no: 4779826 slot_leader_id: 4593486 size: 790 time: 2020-10-05 17:05:27 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98f078f8628e01e30eed97716567c62816dd9ac661c89481be5c6e109450227dBlock Operator
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