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 4786024 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10470735 epoch_slot_no: 361935 block_no: 4785847 slot_leader_id: 4490693 size: 335 time: 2020-10-07 02:17:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x293fb70f947d1c685b728d401e21b57ce8f5f6916986548cd903e6f3b7978853Block Operator
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