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 4988113 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14570341 epoch_slot_no: 141541 block_no: 4987936 slot_leader_id: 4584645 size: 543 time: 2020-11-23 13:03:52 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e09f4d4d50cb04b52b7246f48d936b2f751e9380ff14945190723313344a541Block Operator
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