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 4941865 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 13629837 epoch_slot_no: 65037 block_no: 4941688 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 1198 time: 2020-11-12 15:48:48 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0df75c9771660efa83133f0dbba44360d27a32540a798c4b1c4874207718683bBlock Operator
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