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 4846124 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11685281 epoch_slot_no: 280481 block_no: 4845947 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 670 time: 2020-10-21 03:39:32 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3322c94b2a74f8571925c5b00f464658425e4b07fab4857c08076f2e656a68baBlock Operator
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