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 4875191 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12274079 epoch_slot_no: 5279 block_no: 4875014 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 244 time: 2020-10-27 23:12:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc42a07f5aa212cbdced021ddceb79297251a1bda0374dc89542833cfc4b9167aBlock Operator
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