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 4977563 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14354991 epoch_slot_no: 358191 block_no: 4977386 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 454 time: 2020-11-21 01:14:42 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaca076ab14860196f3a07a9b615d3d6f5671cf862077a9a09cb6d652381e8d18Block Operator
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