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 4805234 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 10858517 epoch_slot_no: 317717 block_no: 4805057 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 2931 time: 2020-10-11 14:00:08 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb596bd3876ee8d43ae52694f2587e581be8e5c343f1077428a037388571a3f8eBlock Operator
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