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 4913985 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 13061421 epoch_slot_no: 360621 block_no: 4913808 slot_leader_id: 4672714 size: 4943 time: 2020-11-06 01:55:12 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96d8f49f11fe4ec78f78d8ec6e8c8dcca76a3037dafd7aa73996f1d0b5f68e68Block Operator
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