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 4928735 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13361623 epoch_slot_no: 228823 block_no: 4928558 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 387 time: 2020-11-09 13:18:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7d532bb6de8df43c5513fddaa8a8d7a8f15b6860905d6bff91f57715e2b82bbBlock Operator
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