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 4965434 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14109230 epoch_slot_no: 112430 block_no: 4965257 slot_leader_id: 4557828 size: 1212 time: 2020-11-18 04:58:41 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x479dc36ce777ea0037fb3a6de3f96b4d5aecca78da5d1a69aae14f3d6349a2efBlock Operator
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