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 4975479 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14313599 epoch_slot_no: 316799 block_no: 4975302 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 813 time: 2020-11-20 13:44:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13ad6aa9ed869e1db58ee9e954f743ec8ec8ae9781cafdc449046b2228737151Block Operator
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