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 4976552 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14335728 epoch_slot_no: 338928 block_no: 4976375 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 1701 time: 2020-11-20 19:53:39 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0820c3070513af7da368857c14dd01e1d2173afa317a3c248dcf7039463b5437Block Operator
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