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 4861590 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 11997204 epoch_slot_no: 160404 block_no: 4861413 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 2153 time: 2020-10-24 18:18:15 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9df76a1b398e63936772887bed46f1ad96aed4fe4521923fae0c25fe40c7ef11Block Operator
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