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 4986551 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14539268 epoch_slot_no: 110468 block_no: 4986374 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 385 time: 2020-11-23 04:25:59 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46eecff0fb5d76bb9555e0b22b32a02608edea947c2a7edaff527a173a123bcbBlock Operator
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