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 4836930 Details
Epoch: 224 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 11498106 epoch_slot_no: 93306 block_no: 4836753 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 244 time: 2020-10-18 23:39:57 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb60cbdc749e7ffa6123dd5fc42522c62b8d230ed5ad0a5ccc7491390b896c3e5Block Operator
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