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 4802667 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10806569 epoch_slot_no: 265769 block_no: 4802490 slot_leader_id: 4577190 size: 1534 time: 2020-10-10 23:34:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78715b6860e956d444785e2606e252c0fc486e8e2bcee5cc3585709388b05e31Block Operator
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