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 4960092 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14000660 epoch_slot_no: 3860 block_no: 4959915 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 1721 time: 2020-11-16 22:49:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc475c2f10e19d8383e6f05699e018db5526decfa88a072060edd2377f8616c18Block Operator
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