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 4959403 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13986877 epoch_slot_no: 422077 block_no: 4959226 slot_leader_id: 4576758 size: 3333 time: 2020-11-16 18:59:28 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x232457971e48dbc1c310d7d56480dafba8059d9722655f1a4911df9e65224c76Block Operator
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