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 4987142 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14551255 epoch_slot_no: 122455 block_no: 4986965 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 819 time: 2020-11-23 07:45:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fe8b4c5eb7ac57ea9ec0df4fb4851fc7dbb90ef53033d8571ce342844a5cd74Block Operator
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