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 4815171 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 11057683 epoch_slot_no: 84883 block_no: 4814994 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 1224 time: 2020-10-13 21:19:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6725bd1d29b3789551cc54f4da1a512aedf88d07fbd58dcb3f1aa66c970260e0Block Operator
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