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 4939858 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 13589147 epoch_slot_no: 24347 block_no: 4939681 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 2666 time: 2020-11-12 04:30:38 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x603646c5b3a4e7ada0f44e10ac792316a1b472c3db5e0b9c3eef1a8acf0f76daBlock Operator
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