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 4784768 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10445844 epoch_slot_no: 337044 block_no: 4784591 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 806 time: 2020-10-06 19:22:15 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03a3484c1fbe8f0985acde6850c69f81bec4e4d86a3244806b04a512bb788771Block Operator
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