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 4799841 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 10749524 epoch_slot_no: 208724 block_no: 4799664 slot_leader_id: 4579931 size: 2609 time: 2020-10-10 07:43:35 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39950c4b0fe7943b7183cf853b51fd42e100dfacf09f146747c4c4ba93312aeeBlock Operator
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