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 4818658 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11129209 epoch_slot_no: 156409 block_no: 4818481 slot_leader_id: 4556643 size: 1394 time: 2020-10-14 17:11:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd09929411f9c59c6dfddd78f71edaff4540a65fe36ab4912744443cb1b3e41aBlock Operator
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