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 4942087 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13633955 epoch_slot_no: 69155 block_no: 4941910 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 1159 time: 2020-11-12 16:57:26 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79dfe0eb6bddf822ec0ea3cba8ea980bc810a95b9ff3087b0c7c6f5970966da8Block Operator
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