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 4826373 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11284333 epoch_slot_no: 311533 block_no: 4826196 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 2855 time: 2020-10-16 12:17:04 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e8755647dea35aadbc672c06e968a1d0d04562216343b183a6bb24bb21f81ebBlock Operator
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