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 4985702 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14521895 epoch_slot_no: 93095 block_no: 4985525 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 2858 time: 2020-11-22 23:36:26 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cbf4e1711758c80058d293c96d7eb02805c785f78ff56f10579cbb26f44d65dBlock Operator
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