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 4927389 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13334425 epoch_slot_no: 201625 block_no: 4927212 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 372 time: 2020-11-09 05:45:16 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a1f3e6425fccbfd4f6a1ec2cf0105f85eea9d357fe0dd2686601f6465662098Block Operator
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