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 4876179 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 12294489 epoch_slot_no: 25689 block_no: 4876002 slot_leader_id: 4865043 size: 1100 time: 2020-10-28 04:53:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09e0fcb5fee5a6e42f9cd91e524e91b630dc99e7c7d4ff7ba9d6594b4b32da7dBlock Operator
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