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 4814660 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 11047903 epoch_slot_no: 75103 block_no: 4814483 slot_leader_id: 4490695 size: 1563 time: 2020-10-13 18:36:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fd6508acceee76214a1cd9e21e3f222aeb1c8c39e558e228cd7584b1b5fc72cBlock Operator
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