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 4958570 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13969246 epoch_slot_no: 404446 block_no: 4958393 slot_leader_id: 4938729 size: 383 time: 2020-11-16 14:05:37 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb64e79e1c6ebcb2bcd18657306998d2af5a66a6906445d136c3c4d57395d2a5dBlock Operator
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