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 4806691 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10887619 epoch_slot_no: 346819 block_no: 4806514 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 1030 time: 2020-10-11 22:05:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7062a2787655f40161426f8e6e528185993641a32a1d16694920549aef1613adBlock Operator
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