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 4899910 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12774053 epoch_slot_no: 73253 block_no: 4899733 slot_leader_id: 4686191 size: 225 time: 2020-11-02 18:05:44 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc1c103613aa3b64ea0457c7430172af340cb5d73428e2670de02826a546800eBlock Operator
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