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 4842936 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11619947 epoch_slot_no: 215147 block_no: 4842759 slot_leader_id: 4555951 size: 1817 time: 2020-10-20 09:30:38 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd6231a834eb9a932fc6072360bd0a1d1c00f9cc840937d91291c6bc5f853030Block Operator
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