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 4988509 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 14578180 epoch_slot_no: 149380 block_no: 4988332 slot_leader_id: 4490695 size: 4991 time: 2020-11-23 15:14:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa621ed3eaaafff25cf699273d5654c807f3a7e2092b9120eb8bef3bba7572d45Block Operator
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