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 4789098 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10533452 epoch_slot_no: 424652 block_no: 4788921 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 309 time: 2020-10-07 19:42:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b631b50c06588065910fa9d2160b830453dcca61d2224e7ec9e823215c9a724Block Operator
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