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 4829301 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11343619 epoch_slot_no: 370819 block_no: 4829124 slot_leader_id: 4619800 size: 1152 time: 2020-10-17 04:45:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fee222100b2dbd4187cdae0c3aeb8397adfc07bd1b6333928b5d18fa7e03629Block Operator
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