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 4820005 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 11156478 epoch_slot_no: 183678 block_no: 4819828 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 1303 time: 2020-10-15 00:46:09 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x966c322501dc7281eb1ced3772e75b335b2f23e2767e24d4ec42469cce3e24c8Block Operator
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