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 4957872 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13955104 epoch_slot_no: 390304 block_no: 4957695 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 3642 time: 2020-11-16 10:09:55 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36ebc587bc945b5d9de35e4757a40a91f78a35918d7feada59f8197f173ec5c1Block Operator
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