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 4797427 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10700412 epoch_slot_no: 159612 block_no: 4797250 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 832 time: 2020-10-09 18:05:03 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cda4eb06d1cbd8492842b0f82ce7a0414eac54aec4bd1c740f54a1999bf17d9Block Operator
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