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 4844716 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 11656299 epoch_slot_no: 251499 block_no: 4844539 slot_leader_id: 4602659 size: 1157 time: 2020-10-20 19:36:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x576a89a3bd20a354fece02c3bbc2ed110f65e7a6208dcdee002b20fab9fa6cdeBlock Operator
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