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 4870749 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12183762 epoch_slot_no: 346962 block_no: 4870572 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 3369 time: 2020-10-26 22:07:33 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41f3d981f0dc263810de7142ecbddfeea1e8dc19bbc6bb1ae732cf1df73f5e2fBlock Operator
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