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 4783456 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10420218 epoch_slot_no: 311418 block_no: 4783279 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 1169 time: 2020-10-06 12:15:09 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcee603310a8cab8231f22d6f252443323ff933b397a5e0a65b9735680e0c45aBlock Operator
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