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 4931509 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13419024 epoch_slot_no: 286224 block_no: 4931332 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 991 time: 2020-11-10 05:15:15 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11b24d23914b97db6e1c25ae978892f331c330932144695b88a203727ed8c05bBlock Operator
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