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 4922452 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 13233742 epoch_slot_no: 100942 block_no: 4922275 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 1602 time: 2020-11-08 01:47:13 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1237765ceb04e8e118a3ffda35917b9462890fce0fa138c8627847858a50e5f1Block Operator
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