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 4973942 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14281571 epoch_slot_no: 284771 block_no: 4973765 slot_leader_id: 4573526 size: 1946 time: 2020-11-20 04:51:02 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3979c6d3be29dc984fb5fca1e580cf8567914078b3362bb22e7ae2f1ec59e30Block Operator
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