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 4977627 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14356282 epoch_slot_no: 359482 block_no: 4977450 slot_leader_id: 4556950 size: 244 time: 2020-11-21 01:36:13 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7de287b1b41820c0cca375c79d3ac05ee505b782c378d1771d3eccb2ea653a72Block Operator
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