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 4854828 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11860499 epoch_slot_no: 23699 block_no: 4854651 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 373 time: 2020-10-23 04:19:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf97efc939e112d2cc5ecc3860c0abd121847fdec519fe699d1313503d06dc8daBlock Operator
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