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 4978206 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14368266 epoch_slot_no: 371466 block_no: 4978029 slot_leader_id: 4556950 size: 427 time: 2020-11-21 04:55:57 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5cb1e88348851eb292b3b4d104d2de01bf3e1ed4e4c817f6aaae961d5be2c9dBlock Operator
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