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 4963063 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14061967 epoch_slot_no: 65167 block_no: 4962886 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 244 time: 2020-11-17 15:50:58 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7d17406244936e00e09af64703159375915a74cc4310f93046a02517f8fc533Block Operator
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