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 4965976 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14120232 epoch_slot_no: 123432 block_no: 4965799 slot_leader_id: 4568306 size: 1515 time: 2020-11-18 08:02:03 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1715742dac69da1dea4787bb094cec44a9723dd879bc054f7e05f9d1e236d27aBlock Operator
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