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 4921103 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13206415 epoch_slot_no: 73615 block_no: 4920926 slot_leader_id: 4589352 size: 925 time: 2020-11-07 18:11:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc324fb11a41df174c88dd1a742f3342026bf303f0283707c089d217e8a6daedBlock Operator
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