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 4943869 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 13669582 epoch_slot_no: 104782 block_no: 4943692 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 1607 time: 2020-11-13 02:51:13 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e3288bef815d777eeeb3fa9540d8c26c5d4dae1f41385f92a64d6f2b60fbaf1Block Operator
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