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 4977093 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 14345999 epoch_slot_no: 349199 block_no: 4976916 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 1988 time: 2020-11-20 22:44:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x174084fe257251b8748cecb6650a120ea47a22e7de3cd8b7b25d1e6162e720cbBlock Operator
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