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 4942326 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13638648 epoch_slot_no: 73848 block_no: 4942149 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 897 time: 2020-11-12 18:15:39 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeef9fa9ad4d6da2ed4c6038e13865307b9b4bbfb32160391fb3fa47dc86fd48Block Operator
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