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 4900021 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 12776320 epoch_slot_no: 75520 block_no: 4899844 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 6122 time: 2020-11-02 18:43:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9e5ef1966375219951973edfd1ad046f67e130ffafedd1d4fbdf697c55e98c8Block Operator
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