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 4838977 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11539157 epoch_slot_no: 134357 block_no: 4838800 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 867 time: 2020-10-19 11:04:08 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53af61e16ad87a4939c2629c91206501655f144d7cd8db1d19a7a9ac2c3aec6bBlock Operator
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