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 4897726 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12729221 epoch_slot_no: 28421 block_no: 4897549 slot_leader_id: 4654290 size: 1194 time: 2020-11-02 05:38:32 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63bb0fb55e4dd5131b060ed0fd714f8e2ff994f5cd590d6ca8ba3a000ef6bd11Block Operator
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