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 4979757 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14400203 epoch_slot_no: 403403 block_no: 4979580 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 1461 time: 2020-11-21 13:48:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a32610f632cbba63cb20364a506e3b12967e5233d044ab1bf24da9e17eaa79cBlock Operator
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