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 4936632 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13524042 epoch_slot_no: 391242 block_no: 4936455 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 622 time: 2020-11-11 10:25:33 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x649ae50b28e7c6e64dca9fde21a5fee91a0a5c453ca8e41dc9b1350341fa4143Block Operator
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