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 4974357 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 14290555 epoch_slot_no: 293755 block_no: 4974180 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 4169 time: 2020-11-20 07:20:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116330ea1c703b060426846eafa5c2bb2e3352f48790b3148e3e94a40e4fa481Block Operator
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