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 4917159 Details
Epoch: 227 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 13125509 epoch_slot_no: 424709 block_no: 4916982 slot_leader_id: 4580300 size: 3832 time: 2020-11-06 19:43:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x619b5e1fd651879a8a7094825eca5566474802e1125d5e69d75463b0a727eb6eBlock Operator
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