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 4897195 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12717715 epoch_slot_no: 16915 block_no: 4897018 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 677 time: 2020-11-02 02:26:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bb8b92d2247c58e7ca76728bb6c41690fccc9f9c626091f2d2552d4a893f911Block Operator
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