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 4800582 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 10764919 epoch_slot_no: 224119 block_no: 4800405 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 8737 time: 2020-10-10 12:00:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfec6eb7f3a6ca2fda087a285579ac1ede677be7068685e3d65ce807b0dc3687eBlock Operator
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