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 4987240 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 14553025 epoch_slot_no: 124225 block_no: 4987063 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 3431 time: 2020-11-23 08:15:16 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19bc82828799238283cb822f18234f9bcb49ddf9147aaad13b2dd3c696c12635Block Operator
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