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 4898356 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12742415 epoch_slot_no: 41615 block_no: 4898179 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 820 time: 2020-11-02 09:18:26 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d78d1dca4a2cf4a0b17322b3b3300b0dc66bf29fc472b2a34b7918cdb5439f7Block Operator
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