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 4966097 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14122566 epoch_slot_no: 125766 block_no: 4965920 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 1063 time: 2020-11-18 08:40:57 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fc83171f538dc7e596340577b2ad95e369f2710f290b0fb3fe0e6428e98c95aBlock Operator
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