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 4869523 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 12159651 epoch_slot_no: 322851 block_no: 4869346 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 1987 time: 2020-10-26 15:25:42 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8fbf9f01196523381d4742f444ca16f03e888daa8565c551d27d417a67e6f0dBlock Operator
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