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 4940808 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 13608596 epoch_slot_no: 43796 block_no: 4940631 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 1155 time: 2020-11-12 09:54:47 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4a5ecd1e71b22ba80179295c23264602a67c711f1d2dcf94da1e8aade2f561bBlock Operator
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