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 4836393 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 11487579 epoch_slot_no: 82779 block_no: 4836216 slot_leader_id: 4555442 size: 1004 time: 2020-10-18 20:44:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9e85352f67c1c232a9bfefc12a1a40a303aee5236649ad520c78ec0fba2462eBlock Operator
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