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 4823708 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 11230997 epoch_slot_no: 258197 block_no: 4823531 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 1206 time: 2020-10-15 21:28:08 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x810f72289c4ec230f2f1df91abd459ad7b611d4b4e126b02580df16c4c8c5b34Block Operator
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