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 4940355 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 13599075 epoch_slot_no: 34275 block_no: 4940178 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 3335 time: 2020-11-12 07:16:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44bee452d4a88a9c5a21c74686b8db8dc68ac46a8e9cca435e8bde946e8b2bd1Block Operator
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