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 4884374 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12460029 epoch_slot_no: 191229 block_no: 4884197 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 705 time: 2020-10-30 02:52:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3a7b758215062945254ad0c16b97938365398f9863c6a901b2ab21ae40bbca8Block Operator
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