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 4896451 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 12702435 epoch_slot_no: 1635 block_no: 4896274 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 1370 time: 2020-11-01 22:12:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccec5904b081203a339af7ca6060136890e5115d7c2b5a2340d20d48911b0aabBlock Operator
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