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 4808198 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10917639 epoch_slot_no: 376839 block_no: 4808021 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 398 time: 2020-10-12 06:25:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x927b62ec3d753ea2d3c62fd377ff0e2cc7b5e8cd5b01563b3982cbd8c5a2aeeaBlock Operator
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