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 4974761 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14298794 epoch_slot_no: 301994 block_no: 4974584 slot_leader_id: 4621574 size: 1344 time: 2020-11-20 09:38:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c0b3262509b7273f882117a5738b2d8856d79dcb0e48e22ce42321559dd6fb1Block Operator
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