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 4844057 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 11642902 epoch_slot_no: 238102 block_no: 4843880 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 3479 time: 2020-10-20 15:53:13 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb04cc84496020365b1808b34bb2b4f9b62d8e76232b741b08165a1bc76e7f0a2Block Operator
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