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 4953319 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13861495 epoch_slot_no: 296695 block_no: 4953142 slot_leader_id: 4490693 size: 613 time: 2020-11-15 08:09:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd2e0453f79a52162148de4aaf3d71ae7124c7b81990f14f0f270844b3563e41Block Operator
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