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 4863035 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12027378 epoch_slot_no: 190578 block_no: 4862858 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 387 time: 2020-10-25 02:41:09 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22d587a8f211bbf2d4bb0b849612be8cd379692f1c78ca903bed88910b64b2d8Block Operator
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