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 4859793 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 11960926 epoch_slot_no: 124126 block_no: 4859616 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 1260 time: 2020-10-24 08:13:37 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29b10ac068ba0af01b3343b0c0bc487d6252fcfb12068a7c9a6a88cc7ef76dd8Block Operator
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