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 4894857 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12669752 epoch_slot_no: 400952 block_no: 4894680 slot_leader_id: 4556762 size: 1021 time: 2020-11-01 13:07:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6c324cedabc61b5aa376c0c255f6ffa4ebcdcbad30e65230271d37a32a8c25dBlock Operator
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