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 4876662 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 12304337 epoch_slot_no: 35537 block_no: 4876485 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 903 time: 2020-10-28 07:37:08 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1e87eec68ae422f4964cf8ea9ab211957ca0b8efea932d43c4a4ea151bb9c1bBlock Operator
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