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 4938245 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13556030 epoch_slot_no: 423230 block_no: 4938068 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 1981 time: 2020-11-11 19:18:41 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x178e8077a72a0ed5d6fcee996868018b542fb8a7b5578ab8a23d2fef76dd601eBlock Operator
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