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 4964186 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14084435 epoch_slot_no: 87635 block_no: 4964009 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 1076 time: 2020-11-17 22:05:26 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecea4a54c987ae66a8e4fc6eb26d0fc790a84ceaddb83c11304eb8fb1432eb4cBlock Operator
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