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 4916678 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 13115545 epoch_slot_no: 414745 block_no: 4916501 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 2555 time: 2020-11-06 16:57:16 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7e81df2f0f13bca4cedb029d5c47a294d3b3a6a013a2cb764dcd4144dc87146Block Operator
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