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 4927657 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13339823 epoch_slot_no: 207023 block_no: 4927480 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 387 time: 2020-11-09 07:15:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27d98f70dc10c1371b16c0c2cbedbb88b72df61be16a00c6debc822da06f53beBlock Operator
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