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 4907227 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 12922359 epoch_slot_no: 221559 block_no: 4907050 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 866 time: 2020-11-04 11:17:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda9bc592d77c96308724f762110ef05bbcd08c1834f1895d6c853b389f2a6b24Block Operator
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