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 4844463 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11651111 epoch_slot_no: 246311 block_no: 4844286 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 430 time: 2020-10-20 18:10:02 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27e71091a1abd38f1f99161251300afe02ee0ff25aed625825510a6b222de0bfBlock Operator
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