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 4856400 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11892419 epoch_slot_no: 55619 block_no: 4856223 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 2489 time: 2020-10-23 13:11:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x681c60c712333873361f9f57d52c50cbb74034abed9b36e6039783b131418f96Block Operator
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