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 4857868 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11921234 epoch_slot_no: 84434 block_no: 4857691 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 396 time: 2020-10-23 21:12:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81686a63bc37b53ea608c9ee0be6d4e4bf24a074c2d06f78e8333405ed82dae7Block Operator
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