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 4874314 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12256614 epoch_slot_no: 419814 block_no: 4874137 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 626 time: 2020-10-27 18:21:45 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97287f2c2dd08491cd630e169cec9553092bb4d3ecfe3917ac1678e72fb119aaBlock Operator
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