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 4977513 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14353949 epoch_slot_no: 357149 block_no: 4977336 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 2015 time: 2020-11-21 00:57:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6420b9fd2e5cdd14d72be2dab276bc22c5262b182feb5abcd54de99dc282a10bBlock Operator
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