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 4897357 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 12721155 epoch_slot_no: 20355 block_no: 4897180 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 1184 time: 2020-11-02 03:24:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x035f700f708e9d2154a58dd8bfd1714e8972c70a31d718c3c9adcf7eca2e8bffBlock Operator
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