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 4874540 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12260837 epoch_slot_no: 424037 block_no: 4874363 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 7653 time: 2020-10-27 19:32:08 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5c13d94c4fafa3679aaf0a39b86158b451ef7ca44064bfb6d981427abd8ee4fBlock Operator
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