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 4866157 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 12091226 epoch_slot_no: 254426 block_no: 4865980 slot_leader_id: 4602659 size: 1051 time: 2020-10-25 20:25:17 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bef6fe621e6fb8a11bec603122781307cfa03e5ea7018672d2c33406f53deedBlock Operator
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