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 4987263 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14553375 epoch_slot_no: 124575 block_no: 4987086 slot_leader_id: 4578914 size: 2720 time: 2020-11-23 08:21:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcf43fbd7f8068a8505076ed8de0e3168df45240eda28ad0fb4c9b0f1a1c0f3fBlock Operator
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