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 4816396 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11082683 epoch_slot_no: 109883 block_no: 4816219 slot_leader_id: 4555665 size: 406 time: 2020-10-14 04:16:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x092229cf39040d8508cfb62a69cf54b274c1743c4124ef8259e96ca939620dd3Block Operator
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