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 4907447 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12927115 epoch_slot_no: 226315 block_no: 4907270 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 406 time: 2020-11-04 12:36:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92c491a1dbec631bd794cde5620a5c7f8968724f5887a304337ae6bf8c08ab18Block Operator
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