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 4829346 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11344495 epoch_slot_no: 371695 block_no: 4829169 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 2242 time: 2020-10-17 04:59:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4213032e6727f916c52d4b7b96a6f1d67647e3094b4715ef5517c3c944bf8a2fBlock Operator
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