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 4869867 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 12166651 epoch_slot_no: 329851 block_no: 4869690 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 3045 time: 2020-10-26 17:22:22 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ca9f4afd51c5dc3d1d9b1ead4479fc257cf634cb9a84e413cfcc5b07c439c88Block Operator
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