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 4798279 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10717949 epoch_slot_no: 177149 block_no: 4798102 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 1061 time: 2020-10-09 22:57:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5a2a329ffcf9fffcb6501b4548e018e7b331430b49f0fe9f5e54e1f686b6de7Block Operator
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