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 4890757 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12586558 epoch_slot_no: 317758 block_no: 4890580 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 1013 time: 2020-10-31 14:00:49 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f790c5e160c7356dafde943125c673894647d78a17403833a563c1e46096569Block Operator
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