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 4818262 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11120928 epoch_slot_no: 148128 block_no: 4818085 slot_leader_id: 4686191 size: 1443 time: 2020-10-14 14:53:39 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30aca3ad5947841439bb3e4364930ed4c2a5752533b7d842a163c18344667f67Block Operator
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