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 4963666 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14073819 epoch_slot_no: 77019 block_no: 4963489 slot_leader_id: 4556807 size: 815 time: 2020-11-17 19:08:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06abfe12a472f66a71eace2c8a2f1f209cb1da59800820be43172f56f8bf68bdBlock Operator
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