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 4849627 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11755095 epoch_slot_no: 350295 block_no: 4849450 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 244 time: 2020-10-21 23:03:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66d07f6c7179efa223b85ce754e467127e906c43cd6bb551301844568488660bBlock Operator
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