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 4967227 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 14145866 epoch_slot_no: 149066 block_no: 4967050 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 1644 time: 2020-11-18 15:09:17 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca0ee74e3f5110272aca28b9eec72c7b08ad5db971ec58e9ec99923831c62103Block Operator
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