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 4790120 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10554099 epoch_slot_no: 13299 block_no: 4789943 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 758 time: 2020-10-08 01:26:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa38b8c82e780449db265b123deea8f8c584f0adc8164a55060280bf1e2245f0bBlock Operator
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