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 4899205 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12760153 epoch_slot_no: 59353 block_no: 4899028 slot_leader_id: 4584373 size: 2071 time: 2020-11-02 14:14:04 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa74c107a68385b52c970f862de14c8d9ff964a5852f18fd420bd5f3740633ed8Block Operator
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