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 4938648 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 13564258 epoch_slot_no: 431458 block_no: 4938471 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 3814 time: 2020-11-11 21:35:49 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f531d97cf1eea4494e101aa96241b68efa2c91c59f787d312508e69f21d0b4eBlock Operator
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