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 4868870 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12146614 epoch_slot_no: 309814 block_no: 4868693 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 1521 time: 2020-10-26 11:48:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19c3f9faa1d3f339db51b999155adb206bd0d672d8f65664574254b46fa50aaaBlock Operator
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