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 4840078 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 11561538 epoch_slot_no: 156738 block_no: 4839901 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 1228 time: 2020-10-19 17:17:09 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3161170c426ceacef896ba5521e0c0e9ac52e00760f70f3229a9b5acedf46cfBlock Operator
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