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 4852139 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11806109 epoch_slot_no: 401309 block_no: 4851962 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 2101 time: 2020-10-22 13:13:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x652b902923d300b8b89cc0be1ade183413aa4143b692199c9a71b943163abd57Block Operator
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