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 4899281 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12761595 epoch_slot_no: 60795 block_no: 4899104 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 978 time: 2020-11-02 14:38:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x906d3a796093f91ac9232f228d60bb4d0bd491165f17bbaaca03dc69ea6e5b63Block Operator
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