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 4958660 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13971422 epoch_slot_no: 406622 block_no: 4958483 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 460 time: 2020-11-16 14:41:53 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe517aa7641c4685998f900cb10088b17852873ceb640ff11edceb33e70f1bb89Block Operator
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