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 4827542 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11307957 epoch_slot_no: 335157 block_no: 4827365 slot_leader_id: 4595810 size: 693 time: 2020-10-16 18:50:48 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee9aa2487ea14de476f8b318395a4a42ee0a20d5183b497d7206e22b9f91fc3bBlock Operator
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