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 4818372 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11123197 epoch_slot_no: 150397 block_no: 4818195 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 944 time: 2020-10-14 15:31:28 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7053832f6420312d62a72c16b2164f75cbfae97c55acd5ecf47dcbd1fe11ccf9Block Operator
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