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 4898792 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 12751827 epoch_slot_no: 51027 block_no: 4898615 slot_leader_id: 4682766 size: 3194 time: 2020-11-02 11:55:18 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeb4de835e51bb7e936e40fecac6af5bb73397ca5d3c2fb77f8aabfb1f96863dBlock Operator
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