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 4986097 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14529982 epoch_slot_no: 101182 block_no: 4985920 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 843 time: 2020-11-23 01:51:13 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf84935ff11bae02bdbba7bfb66c01ecae40ecfcd83ef6ea1e6ec82d6bffa0e0dBlock Operator
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