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 4951962 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13834886 epoch_slot_no: 270086 block_no: 4951785 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 982 time: 2020-11-15 00:46:17 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf29c6998fffe4ee20f62f0b0f42db3f2513a6aa8219ece9ef43a5480edb8f44bBlock Operator
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