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 4952938 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 13853713 epoch_slot_no: 288913 block_no: 4952761 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 4346 time: 2020-11-15 06:00:04 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf1c3c649508c3dc3a3cbc00e01fe1836178d889af0c3d7856a500b144d7562fBlock Operator
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