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 4904460 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12865991 epoch_slot_no: 165191 block_no: 4904283 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 1014 time: 2020-11-03 19:38:02 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0493e77017896e82f9deae5f6f12c4afacdffd6c88bb7986bff1156a296fa49Block Operator
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