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 4867146 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12110873 epoch_slot_no: 274073 block_no: 4866969 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 298 time: 2020-10-26 01:52:44 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d18433ad17903c315b516781c5c4efe0d15399c66246cc2ad62febdc06cf372Block Operator
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