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 4871457 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 12197715 epoch_slot_no: 360915 block_no: 4871280 slot_leader_id: 4583210 size: 8195 time: 2020-10-27 02:00:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ef4a2e9163f2d469ae04ea8982de689bcb895ed4a93af07d659a76879120186Block Operator
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