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 4868897 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12147228 epoch_slot_no: 310428 block_no: 4868720 slot_leader_id: 4689830 size: 402 time: 2020-10-26 11:58:39 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24183b6f7e371bccd461dafd3bda57459b77b6a5a452df56b4d40dee4ae47311Block Operator
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