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 4880078 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 12373876 epoch_slot_no: 105076 block_no: 4879901 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 2032 time: 2020-10-29 02:56:07 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc418d699d3508977149ead70e4353232ff0e7e9b2d3fbf933afef2fc6375803Block Operator
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