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 4800212 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10757217 epoch_slot_no: 216417 block_no: 4800035 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 831 time: 2020-10-10 09:51:48 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1d7a8e2ae87d21e3516f70485f7a38e03849d826d0027bba7d1efbbf1fd9e9aBlock Operator
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