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 4824566 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11247926 epoch_slot_no: 275126 block_no: 4824389 slot_leader_id: 4664676 size: 1980 time: 2020-10-16 02:10:17 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb76caa5dbe9c7fb5f2c6c1aa6694163645498e93405d33824ef4277929bf93b5Block Operator
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