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 4891239 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12597064 epoch_slot_no: 328264 block_no: 4891062 slot_leader_id: 4614290 size: 586 time: 2020-10-31 16:55:55 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda9cd9340d6412cbff9fced8e1b24f1efc6787ed3086b223a24a52f44ee2cbf0Block Operator
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