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 4783152 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10414380 epoch_slot_no: 305580 block_no: 4782975 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 930 time: 2020-10-06 10:37:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01211c72437e65f8d7b982efddef36b0166b6e9d2823db12d594cc23e28ded23Block Operator
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