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 4890857 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12588872 epoch_slot_no: 320072 block_no: 4890680 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 2835 time: 2020-10-31 14:39:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2da17208de365b7ec719a599190713921b481fb717a0a2a58066b6c4d4f2200cBlock Operator
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