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 4958199 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13961414 epoch_slot_no: 396614 block_no: 4958022 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 594 time: 2020-11-16 11:55:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30c5490a383da0c171dd7579bde8edf943ae780cf8ab6071025a5e7abbe38664Block Operator
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