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 4945455 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13701361 epoch_slot_no: 136561 block_no: 4945278 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 1377 time: 2020-11-13 11:40:52 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d39a43c91546e693dbd0e4346651a99e741cd328d8469be5fe9a22e3afa14ffBlock Operator
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