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 4987756 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14563331 epoch_slot_no: 134531 block_no: 4987579 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 637 time: 2020-11-23 11:07:02 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb0e9f38635b78b69e90090a137f94323af57a1a6eee6ed8d4d86e0dc3177aa2Block Operator
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