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 4984969 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 14507017 epoch_slot_no: 78217 block_no: 4984792 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 2076 time: 2020-11-22 19:28:28 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc980ae0adc4ed84cf9df30b3ffa235a25447ce80501a3a46c29fc077c4d70e07Block Operator
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