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 4922430 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13233373 epoch_slot_no: 100573 block_no: 4922253 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 1342 time: 2020-11-08 01:41:04 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65e9fdbe0645143e083e581bf0fcea067f3ed8aa95d3f0c1f600212d04bcf6e2Block Operator
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