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 4749945 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9749163 epoch_slot_no: 72363 block_no: 4749768 slot_leader_id: 4555520 size: 989 time: 2020-09-28 17:50:54 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x440b8e8c7dfb2f5579099525d04f2a725d030b47d22ad909a050a539e363ea16Block Operator
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