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 4966260 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 14126072 epoch_slot_no: 129272 block_no: 4966083 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 5405 time: 2020-11-18 09:39:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5a9dbd0dc3b0ba55e2aa7b504fe164a94320157166b088f5eb33492a7c6f7a3Block Operator
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