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 4893455 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12641872 epoch_slot_no: 373072 block_no: 4893278 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 379 time: 2020-11-01 05:22:43 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18d9b806e55ae0a8b409a25d51cdbbfc7f278515be4fbdbbe897b697a79f5a8cBlock Operator
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