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 4874994 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12269856 epoch_slot_no: 1056 block_no: 4874817 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 730 time: 2020-10-27 22:02:27 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0674cb5ff5084bc8e7161454953e3bde0e8fc001042e5cc8a1a08974baae796Block Operator
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