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 4951804 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13831629 epoch_slot_no: 266829 block_no: 4951627 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 1062 time: 2020-11-14 23:52:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85b968b6b1d4a1bdf2f1577bf0a3c77d672bc1adc0d1a7537fa16adfd095b540Block Operator
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