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 4789227 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10535955 epoch_slot_no: 427155 block_no: 4789050 slot_leader_id: 4604189 size: 1309 time: 2020-10-07 20:24:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda440f908d740a4e61ac0e39b7b14bbcc3e146ac2cce7d5e505b2fffc4560814Block Operator
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