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 4966239 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14125596 epoch_slot_no: 128796 block_no: 4966062 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 594 time: 2020-11-18 09:31:27 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49d4c418c08dd862c48d6f83c89ed22b19d3fe85134027b3f875500a281332b6Block Operator
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