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 4985639 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14520514 epoch_slot_no: 91714 block_no: 4985462 slot_leader_id: 4490695 size: 1567 time: 2020-11-22 23:13:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe768405ff23c9e617e44e7869f4e74088fa1f597f5e76a4dc505316b9d519db8Block Operator
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