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 4898950 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12754995 epoch_slot_no: 54195 block_no: 4898773 slot_leader_id: 4593486 size: 3560 time: 2020-11-02 12:48:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb218288cdd31fe216d8010f1ec94dcf83ef68d839d360a4f4f19e5c985b94850Block Operator
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