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 4979723 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14399564 epoch_slot_no: 402764 block_no: 4979546 slot_leader_id: 4783272 size: 1095 time: 2020-11-21 13:37:35 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x534f3d5eed4a920c18ba8abcaaa072d3f5022b2681755ff02209797b68f719a5Block Operator
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