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 4980239 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 14409890 epoch_slot_no: 413090 block_no: 4980062 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 2805 time: 2020-11-21 16:29:41 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e8e308f28bb7efdc0a06b9e2c669b394b88ecb73e5e3b7e625a352f260439e2Block Operator
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