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 4845682 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 11676465 epoch_slot_no: 271665 block_no: 4845505 slot_leader_id: 4556807 size: 2463 time: 2020-10-21 01:12:36 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6eb8acb957555c6cf3a35deeb14e2b4c04bd5e0b44803836eb9e7576d78959dfBlock Operator
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