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 4960503 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14008709 epoch_slot_no: 11909 block_no: 4960326 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 999 time: 2020-11-17 01:03:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52b08830427e7a2f6209f5bde1893889df8c1215bc321841c56867fc7705b5bcBlock Operator
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