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 4858069 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 11925241 epoch_slot_no: 88441 block_no: 4857892 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 1330 time: 2020-10-23 22:18:52 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21a77e3327f744cabc05ea286c67ca53792342bbd38f1dd73609471b7548c199Block Operator
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