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 4977251 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14348746 epoch_slot_no: 351946 block_no: 4977074 slot_leader_id: 4938729 size: 1083 time: 2020-11-20 23:30:37 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x957fd4ca17bcee1a29f9cb62dd2b69ee982b86cfd85179a20134a7e569f1625bBlock Operator
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