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 4977249 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14348709 epoch_slot_no: 351909 block_no: 4977072 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 1689 time: 2020-11-20 23:30:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x568b6b4d594d9fa021c9e4da06ac3514446aa9d907d3352646cdae934cde4cd9Block Operator
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