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 4988706 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 14582038 epoch_slot_no: 153238 block_no: 4988529 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 4508 time: 2020-11-23 16:18:49 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00c09da3d73a3c7d1b45c03bb2bfef8032997085ae27569eba467cb2baf19cb7Block Operator
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