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 4781054 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 10372412 epoch_slot_no: 263612 block_no: 4780877 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 2898 time: 2020-10-05 22:58:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x190cbfb2cd9a69b354753c28083e1f5d79082bcabf07e935bbb84d673947c8b6Block Operator
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