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 4957963 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 13956973 epoch_slot_no: 392173 block_no: 4957786 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 1933 time: 2020-11-16 10:41:04 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55bbb045de160fb1ce02b13ed19bb4fd9b73f6205b7c873ae2f4e6af73b8b83aBlock Operator
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