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 4834849 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11456506 epoch_slot_no: 51706 block_no: 4834672 slot_leader_id: 4613979 size: 1492 time: 2020-10-18 12:06:37 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69e97f56030cb2e0ee562b73924bd040372366cae15cfff0a8c345f42b881e94Block Operator
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