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 4957635 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13950520 epoch_slot_no: 385720 block_no: 4957458 slot_leader_id: 4580300 size: 396 time: 2020-11-16 08:53:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe438787540ab9eca0a42054d638dd41be940dbb9a52082bc8464f4726a7305ceBlock Operator
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