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 4903229 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12841160 epoch_slot_no: 140360 block_no: 4903052 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 749 time: 2020-11-03 12:44:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbadd59cd253f3f758e5bb1c9e92a2a5c44caf2305b962c15003ae8e5bdd72d7Block Operator
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