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 4835252 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11464834 epoch_slot_no: 60034 block_no: 4835075 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 383 time: 2020-10-18 14:25:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc995a633c36653af8f4eb94c2a54a9a77d9e0eb012c6d441ab4e9312f7ea4ab5Block Operator
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