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 4790271 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10557017 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 4790094 slot_leader_id: 4556049 size: 977 time: 2020-10-08 02:15:08 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa829501a21c1028de7b776d38c5056f9c35183b1881d2f884adffb380f91ffa0Block Operator
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