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 4921048 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13205307 epoch_slot_no: 72507 block_no: 4920871 slot_leader_id: 4556950 size: 2639 time: 2020-11-07 17:53:18 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf47df4f9b3915d37c518cd7702638ce50f9f534fd0b25e5ff6a67eaa6205ce6Block Operator
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