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 4798631 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10725299 epoch_slot_no: 184499 block_no: 4798454 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 919 time: 2020-10-10 00:59:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b8288c4210ee289ffbc93fe04f506df4c7ba96e2ed3783239eb51b1f6160730Block Operator
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