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 4988117 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14570487 epoch_slot_no: 141687 block_no: 4987940 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 818 time: 2020-11-23 13:06:18 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62ccba505a4ca38eb0ea6619eb06d1962efc992c0f4c0ba6a59eac38da2f1204Block Operator
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