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 4817446 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11104273 epoch_slot_no: 131473 block_no: 4817269 slot_leader_id: 4618920 size: 767 time: 2020-10-14 10:16:04 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bb6c97a2e4f3de5c100939fc004013f4df5a53f3cb0aa1150c51d9fa974083eBlock Operator
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