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 4968748 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 14176967 epoch_slot_no: 180167 block_no: 4968571 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 2632 time: 2020-11-18 23:47:38 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18d9e174c0eec2814b210c364d1f85ace0dad10a801ab203ec5813addca0e7a6Block Operator
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