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 4830110 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11359823 epoch_slot_no: 387023 block_no: 4829933 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 387 time: 2020-10-17 09:15:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73a1fdf1438b9c7709a53bf0b1a562fadf9471f62c6a342f778bc3813a1a5f7dBlock Operator
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