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 4896706 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12707421 epoch_slot_no: 6621 block_no: 4896529 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 1764 time: 2020-11-01 23:35:12 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b33afd48040e12d3d72be22d2effeb4dc1dc9405298d2341bde376b31b4da63Block Operator
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