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 4945953 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 13711183 epoch_slot_no: 146383 block_no: 4945776 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 998 time: 2020-11-13 14:24:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6242412968da6179c8491a42e6954b048151a18881dd4e8f53ca6d7b908b92dBlock Operator
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