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 4973094 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14264366 epoch_slot_no: 267566 block_no: 4972917 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 2784 time: 2020-11-20 00:04:17 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacd1cc222cf1a94afd0746bd57ba3247a2f167492195aa2ff779f9e43b4b3078Block Operator
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