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 4823497 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11226759 epoch_slot_no: 253959 block_no: 4823320 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 1044 time: 2020-10-15 20:17:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb763171f0e99c543030f739e30257439b7c9bd3c9142cd17e63065dbc90e38d3Block Operator
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