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 4908991 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 12958811 epoch_slot_no: 258011 block_no: 4908814 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 387 time: 2020-11-04 21:25:02 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2600646f9be91d691af6aa6af080ae3696af795fd73c8d8d34f8a87cbcf4c43fBlock Operator
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