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 4842851 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11618499 epoch_slot_no: 213699 block_no: 4842674 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 1506 time: 2020-10-20 09:06:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55d5c0e7e950e11064cb20c3bcf94305fcaed82716214bb9a65ac48ae3e6073aBlock Operator
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