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 4984704 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14501582 epoch_slot_no: 72782 block_no: 4984527 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 2961 time: 2020-11-22 17:57:53 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c87bb1adf635b5521a5f7d68af416cd2a522c90a751ae941f754cd3b44f8405Block Operator
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