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 4972366 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14249360 epoch_slot_no: 252560 block_no: 4972189 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 1910 time: 2020-11-19 19:54:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7a418886ef01d1e19a94844f9f8bcf30ee2371f69b807b1e7c61776e967820fBlock Operator
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