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 4972599 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14253981 epoch_slot_no: 257181 block_no: 4972422 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 3652 time: 2020-11-19 21:11:12 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x104bb763982224da06e1e4932cc112ea8fdbd210879ffa90d0ea6e7c557783ffBlock Operator
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