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 4938795 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 13567166 epoch_slot_no: 2366 block_no: 4938618 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 2587 time: 2020-11-11 22:24:17 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0c575ee6b0d47ec85007cf5b4666300c2ce84ba4abb9f6764708229f28f6e94Block Operator
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