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 4989472 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 14597466 epoch_slot_no: 168666 block_no: 4989295 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 2308 time: 2020-11-23 20:35:57 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabc82bb4e2ce0cae7c4ada8afefa4ee8d435a1e1376dcc082da429f006a8bd14Block Operator
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