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 4899908 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12774035 epoch_slot_no: 73235 block_no: 4899731 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 763 time: 2020-11-02 18:05:26 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7171b2d3a1a5e86619fae33a95813a8aa69624b60ca555c9a69397fb766661beBlock Operator
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