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 4971146 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14224212 epoch_slot_no: 227412 block_no: 4970969 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 406 time: 2020-11-19 12:55:03 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3c9c91c2b51d6e7471fc47d569fa0019756d15059a4b81330699a08f84a600cBlock Operator
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