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 4938081 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 13552675 epoch_slot_no: 419875 block_no: 4937904 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 4142 time: 2020-11-11 18:22:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7604c0a43b9f7a94a34c2e3fd2bd9abc5a293f601cccb71c83e0df7d52d61ddBlock Operator
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