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 4972261 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 14247014 epoch_slot_no: 250214 block_no: 4972084 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 3575 time: 2020-11-19 19:15:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x238da0e55bb23669a45fd9df180f8b2eb0a4e1fdb0407586f10d6b2ad6321b53Block Operator
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