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 4835561 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 11471106 epoch_slot_no: 66306 block_no: 4835384 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 980 time: 2020-10-18 16:09:57 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ef82492ac610821bf94316eb1ed0c02351e90c5e026b9b65c1775c04294cf7fBlock Operator
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