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 4869618 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 12161408 epoch_slot_no: 324608 block_no: 4869441 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 3839 time: 2020-10-26 15:54:59 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x383033511a1bbfddcad55ad9a7dce24874ca0cc055bd3da1e80d426195fc345fBlock Operator
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