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 4811451 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10983392 epoch_slot_no: 10592 block_no: 4811274 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 564 time: 2020-10-13 00:41:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9705734e6727985c77c59d0d96f48efbd37554874ae762a4b7eb7e8ab521cdedBlock Operator
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