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 4788257 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 10516336 epoch_slot_no: 407536 block_no: 4788080 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 1265 time: 2020-10-07 14:57:07 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa208772c42fee43d73d8253d4bd0cbec1492eecdadab68941872310891045007Block Operator
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