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 4850862 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11780413 epoch_slot_no: 375613 block_no: 4850685 slot_leader_id: 4556072 size: 686 time: 2020-10-22 06:05:04 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10d9d6e413811a70633fbe7940eb3a684a2fbd01e479de42265764dae3f43ce2Block Operator
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