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 4882746 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12427184 epoch_slot_no: 158384 block_no: 4882569 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 2529 time: 2020-10-29 17:44:35 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x534feb6126879ef77cd18abaf9600406a537361f1328b2bf867de6351c5fe7dfBlock Operator
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