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 4973700 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14276799 epoch_slot_no: 279999 block_no: 4973523 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 1437 time: 2020-11-20 03:31:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43015164fce61d91f83340586af35dc0dd5738857881a413c9d208afd527fa16Block Operator
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