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 4818256 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 11120765 epoch_slot_no: 147965 block_no: 4818079 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 969 time: 2020-10-14 14:50:56 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4f549a1eb8441f1db87db07dc86cea8948873deaef1737d674ca3cdb546b6e5Block Operator
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