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 4939857 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 13589104 epoch_slot_no: 24304 block_no: 4939680 slot_leader_id: 4490693 size: 1449 time: 2020-11-12 04:29:55 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdedf882967b742f7aa7f8e52c3e5fa6cee07479447680cd73ca9c300f2a0fa73Block Operator
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