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 4871359 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 12195645 epoch_slot_no: 358845 block_no: 4871182 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 2893 time: 2020-10-27 01:25:36 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60348d477f270964285e4e7abcfe291896c416675d8cd0a2cf827f1216ccad0aBlock Operator
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