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 4864102 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12049395 epoch_slot_no: 212595 block_no: 4863925 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 873 time: 2020-10-25 08:48:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc082f83d92d44aa14fab642a3812f6f4dfcb717ca1037509ddbfd4d927cba1c2Block Operator
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