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 4979508 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14394936 epoch_slot_no: 398136 block_no: 4979331 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 3162 time: 2020-11-21 12:20:27 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2720e26a48303245ff5e4e7944efcb08795dc362696e824c0feac958fed8bbd1Block Operator
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