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 4976980 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 14343703 epoch_slot_no: 346903 block_no: 4976803 slot_leader_id: 4584645 size: 3706 time: 2020-11-20 22:06:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x324b92a59bd866d977599a0d061ed8656715eec32e43b6a9e204faa130470648Block Operator
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