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 4858226 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11928215 epoch_slot_no: 91415 block_no: 4858049 slot_leader_id: 4559314 size: 448 time: 2020-10-23 23:08:26 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d7dcab51671518ad5dbd8567df17cc2008cf926f586b48c23e2aa3341a9fe97Block Operator
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