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 4973417 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 14270618 epoch_slot_no: 273818 block_no: 4973240 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 2577 time: 2020-11-20 01:48:29 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7fb3b0788ec8c0795313ee1168208e0c1b3fb4a2032c9a19e5bea9d2b5d4c15Block Operator
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