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 4821782 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11191985 epoch_slot_no: 219185 block_no: 4821605 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 4616 time: 2020-10-15 10:37:56 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3e58acec292fc7bf97d451da9a762e874a320569a2af640f94bebdff21cadebBlock Operator
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