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 4958069 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 13959042 epoch_slot_no: 394242 block_no: 4957892 slot_leader_id: 4792215 size: 1627 time: 2020-11-16 11:15:33 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc600ba3d0269d27d975c1ae5199d3fce5df138d765e926da8404ea34c8affd7cBlock Operator
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