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 4898722 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12750321 epoch_slot_no: 49521 block_no: 4898545 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 814 time: 2020-11-02 11:30:12 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb78be3dfb2b86bff8f91989548b5bb4c0b9e5207b51a5daabfa57f1cb64a8fd7Block Operator
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