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 4961089 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14020981 epoch_slot_no: 24181 block_no: 4960912 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 929 time: 2020-11-17 04:27:52 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc71fd845d0d675d95b95a62bfea826c8b1a40c23d1eeb3874a7a96309f9f7eeaBlock Operator
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