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 4874605 Details
Epoch: 225 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 12262271 epoch_slot_no: 425471 block_no: 4874428 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 1931 time: 2020-10-27 19:56:02 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb797e443c71a1fbe49d2b4ef474b3251421ba023a37e1f2e5aee5945b8c4541Block Operator
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