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 4881078 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12393952 epoch_slot_no: 125152 block_no: 4880901 slot_leader_id: 4570523 size: 2954 time: 2020-10-29 08:30:43 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0e4ee71f7a688da3fd6808fd53089d1479b7413f44e6de4a381ea27838bf5e1Block Operator
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