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 4822384 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 11204138 epoch_slot_no: 231338 block_no: 4822207 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 8750 time: 2020-10-15 14:00:29 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x087203eee2d6035f7d2351924045da0c9ecaecf76de65efeb32b43cc4b30d712Block Operator
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