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 4980353 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14412249 epoch_slot_no: 415449 block_no: 4980176 slot_leader_id: 4938703 size: 3351 time: 2020-11-21 17:09:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e1f1e270d51f127760b12ba9ba3fa45772e2fff9aa4273daeda11a068e2858dBlock Operator
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