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 4954347 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 13882518 epoch_slot_no: 317718 block_no: 4954170 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 8578 time: 2020-11-15 14:00:09 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ef7851f7b090dcaf0bcb0b87c864b147dc2d12fdfa6867dd99f88468d42fe95Block Operator
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