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 4963113 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 14063067 epoch_slot_no: 66267 block_no: 4962936 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 2634 time: 2020-11-17 16:09:18 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48f22372ad2307f27e8884eb280e30f8fbbe37020c7ad8cc96187dc50b91b100Block Operator
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