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 4963870 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14078228 epoch_slot_no: 81428 block_no: 4963693 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 660 time: 2020-11-17 20:21:59 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47138273856db7d301c05ea7f3310952102ef0dbf41351ac44b6ba95c4b579efBlock Operator
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