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 4973124 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14264998 epoch_slot_no: 268198 block_no: 4972947 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 1649 time: 2020-11-20 00:14:49 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4baae902201baea8620b8238d8c5ba533d7e820882c6805060c58b75e41ff7bcBlock Operator
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