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 4861541 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11996230 epoch_slot_no: 159430 block_no: 4861364 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 1643 time: 2020-10-24 18:02:01 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe30ab3b8bf5481d263590b9ca92a6e253b7a9c838f01f00360c7dca4a90ba57eBlock Operator
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