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 4972147 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 14244572 epoch_slot_no: 247772 block_no: 4971970 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 2374 time: 2020-11-19 18:34:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cd4e744eae6d6abbcd4a77805554e9c7926699981ac9e3856989001e354a51aBlock Operator
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