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 4860934 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11983280 epoch_slot_no: 146480 block_no: 4860757 slot_leader_id: 4556072 size: 331 time: 2020-10-24 14:26:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x099ffe46c4f77ef94f80cb72171d5e2a8ed69b2322ac94ba5a5f8afdcf8bbc9fBlock Operator
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