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 4809934 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10952407 epoch_slot_no: 411607 block_no: 4809757 slot_leader_id: 4809934 size: 1808 time: 2020-10-12 16:04:58 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x422e72419b52b491a780859b24105e43c1d980d87623d74e6eb8cff5197de83bBlock Operator
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