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 4974207 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14287401 epoch_slot_no: 290601 block_no: 4974030 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 1222 time: 2020-11-20 06:28:12 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3696e41ecf540738eb7a6cca051b310a406db8afddf16c6b5eab7abad705df6aBlock Operator
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