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 4965437 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14109300 epoch_slot_no: 112500 block_no: 4965260 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 4101 time: 2020-11-18 04:59:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1abca10eba34b40b8d679244191c8f4d03c38d4351957bf283e876973c5a3d9cBlock Operator
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