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 4988676 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 14581415 epoch_slot_no: 152615 block_no: 4988499 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 3634 time: 2020-11-23 16:08:26 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb31cb4fdb76f065a7189ed30f9fc4e3bdc93587e3820c3501668d0e67b63fa24Block Operator
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