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 4809183 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10937379 epoch_slot_no: 396579 block_no: 4809006 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 778 time: 2020-10-12 11:54:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x933f4f642bed0abcf1f3034823b5a5269bfc52239212e870e85d486f540227f7Block Operator
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