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 4927774 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13342008 epoch_slot_no: 209208 block_no: 4927597 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 519 time: 2020-11-09 07:51:39 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf22734627ac0e54022c8458703c4c6854f15e7a3bfaf3e5c55873c83b1b34c53Block Operator
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