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 4833663 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11432772 epoch_slot_no: 27972 block_no: 4833486 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 1189 time: 2020-10-18 05:31:03 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x613b857f01d6017e3ed60e0240b80d956545ee32058e126fe39507797388a1d2Block Operator
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