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 4789904 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 10549532 epoch_slot_no: 8732 block_no: 4789727 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 1322 time: 2020-10-08 00:10:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b23ce4ff9b013dfad7f09459aa756b4a08d472f617263cc0e7ea5c75f365144Block Operator
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