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 4808330 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 10920500 epoch_slot_no: 379700 block_no: 4808153 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 19750 time: 2020-10-12 07:13:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x368e6afc069b2e1ee5d0ef56a1725da4ca5aec90ab33fdfbc1ee569c9ffa7144Block Operator
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