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 4905791 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12893040 epoch_slot_no: 192240 block_no: 4905614 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 4056 time: 2020-11-04 03:08:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8066a29a0dd99cdfa5d68b729cfe3eb518f8031b3e48f18d273d9e61e38f887Block Operator
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