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 4905289 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12882483 epoch_slot_no: 181683 block_no: 4905112 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 2246 time: 2020-11-04 00:12:54 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd2074cfcdc0281873e3d8e8aed939c59635305b7a0452065efaa9cdb80b7fdeBlock Operator
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