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 4894932 Details
Epoch: 226 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12671335 epoch_slot_no: 402535 block_no: 4894755 slot_leader_id: 4577190 size: 1987 time: 2020-11-01 13:33:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48db1bcce0892bbca8f6b5e1e7d0e3c5e30693d6e3c8345914d32e53a03393e0Block Operator
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