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 4934500 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13480538 epoch_slot_no: 347738 block_no: 4934323 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 3440 time: 2020-11-10 22:20:29 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a92dc029159f4809bb1bded31164e81289b3eb5de7f4be9475916598a46a74aBlock Operator
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