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 4973998 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14282699 epoch_slot_no: 285899 block_no: 4973821 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 1525 time: 2020-11-20 05:09:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fd6c3e23abfa31a2d6ce4cc72d52195f2e2233c244ff5aef084ea3cc1f1d86aBlock Operator
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