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 4958903 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13976616 epoch_slot_no: 411816 block_no: 4958726 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 280 time: 2020-11-16 16:08:27 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb53904a5be2c4095be3b30b07eabf7446a77e32fcea11f0a72729e0d63625778Block Operator
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