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 4955459 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 13905669 epoch_slot_no: 340869 block_no: 4955282 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 1086 time: 2020-11-15 20:26:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09c74a43dcfa4a0ffa90d9d03151b0bd327a24cf903897912ce7d14ebef00107Block Operator
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