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 4976814 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14340539 epoch_slot_no: 343739 block_no: 4976637 slot_leader_id: 4695943 size: 2659 time: 2020-11-20 21:13:50 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59cd6e3ef4aa92c83361c068fec354fc99b2e02b28109088b0b288c842104b21Block Operator
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