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 4959656 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13992048 epoch_slot_no: 427248 block_no: 4959479 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 661 time: 2020-11-16 20:25:39 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61b3038411ec86626d5d59f6caffaad97a00ac6cf291f3619f888641020adcf9Block Operator
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