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 4985031 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 14508315 epoch_slot_no: 79515 block_no: 4984854 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 3118 time: 2020-11-22 19:50:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c3e3314b57aad484352fcf0cc6492e6c4cdfcb3d905a304470f079584966e97Block Operator
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