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 4876930 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 12309876 epoch_slot_no: 41076 block_no: 4876753 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 3762 time: 2020-10-28 09:09:27 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c89c5cef4432e3ae6676a2fdf1d86226782b3a6f8a3ad797a1e7f551acfb208Block Operator
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