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 4854233 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11848586 epoch_slot_no: 11786 block_no: 4854056 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 599 time: 2020-10-23 01:01:17 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79a72cb4930d26083c3af69b77a58c8ca84a4aed6b6552f1fd96201bba8bcbafBlock Operator
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