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 4826961 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11296316 epoch_slot_no: 323516 block_no: 4826784 slot_leader_id: 4555710 size: 2113 time: 2020-10-16 15:36:47 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3584e26c49e1238f78aa1e765f8cbca6cbe8c1246b58f811975a899a7dadfbfeBlock Operator
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