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 4818885 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11133928 epoch_slot_no: 161128 block_no: 4818708 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 316 time: 2020-10-14 18:30:19 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d4cf6b3e72dee60de1e02ac4614bd1aeaa677ed8e0faf3fa9547e53dba50c8aBlock Operator
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