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 4984984 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14507362 epoch_slot_no: 78562 block_no: 4984807 slot_leader_id: 4571562 size: 1565 time: 2020-11-22 19:34:13 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a5e418289ae84d3fd4dda424da4a8ee7d4d0d0a3cd753425a17b24ed6fa8601Block Operator
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