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 4856789 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 11899947 epoch_slot_no: 63147 block_no: 4856612 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 757 time: 2020-10-23 15:17:18 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4f5afb7ca372f33fb591611d5d36c7e5548589a7a4d51ea8584745aa1046bd6Block Operator
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