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 4964747 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14095324 epoch_slot_no: 98524 block_no: 4964570 slot_leader_id: 4555619 size: 1101 time: 2020-11-18 01:06:55 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6ab4979d6db1c761a12b99929b309cf85e7b89485bbdd9cfade6f170315a3a1Block Operator
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