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 4973298 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14268376 epoch_slot_no: 271576 block_no: 4973121 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 2228 time: 2020-11-20 01:11:07 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0add8bb0c13eab767bbb8dec962846eadf381253404cbb07be70a2ae35063caBlock Operator
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