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 4989081 Details
Epoch: 231Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 14589586
epoch_slot_no: 160786
block_no: 4988904
slot_leader_id: 4560946
size: 1442
time: 2020-11-23 18:24:37
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8a84be9e99161f5e6f44a9ec807645e7f6a30656ad37886b8c0c4aee85fdb99a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2