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 4899032 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 12756755 epoch_slot_no: 55955 block_no: 4898855 slot_leader_id: 4559123 size: 8841 time: 2020-11-02 13:17:26 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7355a0c144fc9beaf5c91eeff806b49f1ff256f5538f648b66e84eac0818cd1Block Operator
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