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 4970004 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14201505 epoch_slot_no: 204705 block_no: 4969827 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 2229 time: 2020-11-19 06:36:36 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x900cfff1a3b0fe9cd83e854215dc5f90031435aa051e4d98215914b0bdbfa434Block Operator
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