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 4833389 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11427043 epoch_slot_no: 22243 block_no: 4833212 slot_leader_id: 4594371 size: 454 time: 2020-10-18 03:55:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47a6f1104f2d3e4093e5829fa7dc21d024f758fafc9d177c1983b0137b94c318Block Operator
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