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 4880242 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12377435 epoch_slot_no: 108635 block_no: 4880065 slot_leader_id: 4555390 size: 1200 time: 2020-10-29 03:55:26 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc17da11ba4396393e5972b6804740859321a92780e64fa064d8d0cc440bd627aBlock Operator
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