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 4978340 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 14371163 epoch_slot_no: 374363 block_no: 4978163 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 1839 time: 2020-11-21 05:44:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4694776778edd7be872f20330ec46a8fa8d3c43562233afa9405a5377970cc84Block Operator
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