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 4821973 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11195797 epoch_slot_no: 222997 block_no: 4821796 slot_leader_id: 4556967 size: 392 time: 2020-10-15 11:41:28 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x700967cef6f7ede2346dd5e3950089d813be274315c60875ebefbb5fa3950842Block Operator
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