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 4790682 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10565233 epoch_slot_no: 24433 block_no: 4790505 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 772 time: 2020-10-08 04:32:04 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x020e45398db18e1ca247bdd33cb9cc35869662f24ad70ea3d6de18cd2aaac5c8Block Operator
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