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 4823191 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11220383 epoch_slot_no: 247583 block_no: 4823014 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 587 time: 2020-10-15 18:31:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357d08cfa5a2ab24d16763d8f25f7f7478ef6a586cb3f569902e1a1a349052ebBlock Operator
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