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 4967174 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14144819 epoch_slot_no: 148019 block_no: 4966997 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 1028 time: 2020-11-18 14:51:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ca1b023604df3fe982ce82296a90c560e278e5be31253f43fa3af53043e0ba3Block Operator
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