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 4804879 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10851700 epoch_slot_no: 310900 block_no: 4804702 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 2745 time: 2020-10-11 12:06:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf67aff07c4f5512d6771e116f345c7235116311c25f208961669749e9d9ff88Block Operator
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