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 4909155 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 12962431 epoch_slot_no: 261631 block_no: 4908978 slot_leader_id: 4821636 size: 1331 time: 2020-11-04 22:25:22 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69393b404bbc9f9fa470b9abc7b7779622128a38938074f2e4f001571cce1719Block Operator
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