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 4977752 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14358890 epoch_slot_no: 362090 block_no: 4977575 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 740 time: 2020-11-21 02:19:41 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ac7a514c1e79c1311ad5a538f3cd008fb4ecf7f5dc01b58eefaeeea6c51463dBlock Operator
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