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 4907703 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12932275 epoch_slot_no: 231475 block_no: 4907526 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 941 time: 2020-11-04 14:02:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb4f0c171bd807284c2a63e62fe393d329c43840bd28cd19140f4e09eb2d6fb4Block Operator
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