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 4930228 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13392278 epoch_slot_no: 259478 block_no: 4930051 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 776 time: 2020-11-09 21:49:29 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76d1656357432ddcdf49cefeb71b373e9cd8ef893e3385646cabaa3784120220Block Operator
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