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 4787035 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10491316 epoch_slot_no: 382516 block_no: 4786858 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 766 time: 2020-10-07 08:00:07 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e24d79664dd5c54d75570904420e69ec6787dcf269c5e32e9a0dc396a8dd7efBlock Operator
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