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 4848438 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11731534 epoch_slot_no: 326734 block_no: 4848261 slot_leader_id: 4555466 size: 854 time: 2020-10-21 16:30:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e704b917fb36209cadfcce467d4eaf99a323437460515a0d9f698d9c641ca67Block Operator
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