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 4902180 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12819385 epoch_slot_no: 118585 block_no: 4902003 slot_leader_id: 4555665 size: 678 time: 2020-11-03 06:41:16 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59cbf650e1d96bd6a8bd61ab02f4b7ee809539f804b582108645cc03a183825cBlock Operator
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