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 4790558 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10562752 epoch_slot_no: 21952 block_no: 4790381 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 316 time: 2020-10-08 03:50:43 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xada6f75d291b6d589a684573bd309ab2fbf473441915f83d9e13c24ce8523548Block Operator
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