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 4951880 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13833348 epoch_slot_no: 268548 block_no: 4951703 slot_leader_id: 4562385 size: 607 time: 2020-11-15 00:20:39 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4703ccc026036dd8cfb67bb1b2161b4b1215c308d2305d61dd4d1691be6a142Block Operator
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