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 4960100 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14000835 epoch_slot_no: 4035 block_no: 4959923 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 2744 time: 2020-11-16 22:52:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa770218cbedd58094ec36a42329b5f276f351005ba5438e7cb1d34088b90df0eBlock Operator
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