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 4970832 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 14218027 epoch_slot_no: 221227 block_no: 4970655 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 2729 time: 2020-11-19 11:11:58 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d6a735f086a9d704d4d4db8951ddee0711953c26d1f35ca4208e98291f0f1d0Block Operator
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