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 4858044 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11924782 epoch_slot_no: 87982 block_no: 4857867 slot_leader_id: 4555466 size: 280 time: 2020-10-23 22:11:13 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43ccfab124ea752d2ce4c54ff35dc1e300bde43820b0ba3e20c7b5bf149cb2fdBlock Operator
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