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 4840211 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11564397 epoch_slot_no: 159597 block_no: 4840034 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 688 time: 2020-10-19 18:04:48 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16331fb8d912dc506375ad3beee6e932fa02e845f1d7b0319f984b864d75b5ffBlock Operator
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