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 4976408 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14332712 epoch_slot_no: 335912 block_no: 4976231 slot_leader_id: 4595335 size: 593 time: 2020-11-20 19:03:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7528de75b8276eab20dce8543bf45fef1a1c51338be8317c7db0a0e02682a5d2Block Operator
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