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 4888324 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12538516 epoch_slot_no: 269716 block_no: 4888147 slot_leader_id: 4619800 size: 1592 time: 2020-10-31 00:40:07 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x872fb9b941db06b1e12df9f8aa04383c85fb8f8aadf22962a9a497b16493163fBlock Operator
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