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 4800665 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10766594 epoch_slot_no: 225794 block_no: 4800488 slot_leader_id: 4555951 size: 730 time: 2020-10-10 12:28:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44cbd72d424ae528886ce442fee6a86576214c2a75dbf81676d75930ed834ec2Block Operator
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