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 4987207 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 14552418 epoch_slot_no: 123618 block_no: 4987030 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 2829 time: 2020-11-23 08:05:09 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5f3f47aaa03808afdc3bdb323282b06765f7dea98540a73b872c70eb2096f38Block Operator
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