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 4809618 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 10946319 epoch_slot_no: 405519 block_no: 4809441 slot_leader_id: 4555838 size: 955 time: 2020-10-12 14:23:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa63e9c438454cb233ab2907f0a6c719b11e044cfe2d7de40c640bd516fcbdc02Block Operator
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