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 4918175 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 13146966 epoch_slot_no: 14166 block_no: 4917998 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 1427 time: 2020-11-07 01:40:57 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0f76ee5be53a152e75536decb6f768994cd45a572262d7b1640a25a1d8c0532Block Operator
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