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 4804026 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 10834166 epoch_slot_no: 293366 block_no: 4803849 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 1546 time: 2020-10-11 07:14:17 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa5869f4772fa6f0469c68e60ad1e79eeb780edeb847e9ec28b0f72cfbe83668Block Operator
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