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 4979871 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14402369 epoch_slot_no: 405569 block_no: 4979694 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 1357 time: 2020-11-21 14:24:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd60ad119a9fb8a032b612ed5fde57a391a63ff94f60d7c0c1ae559805fd85da4Block Operator
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