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 4784673 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10444058 epoch_slot_no: 335258 block_no: 4784496 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 2392 time: 2020-10-06 18:52:29 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c18264ad30a1b4ca56c5ec39c6000c3de8df4273d71a14c6da5175f6cf4e18Block Operator
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