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 4942252 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13637214 epoch_slot_no: 72414 block_no: 4942075 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 1112 time: 2020-11-12 17:51:45 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x487d7be9e3654b60231e4dafb3635f63ea1e9606016f9ff908a6fe06c89ab57cBlock Operator
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