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 4989982 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 14607532 epoch_slot_no: 178732 block_no: 4989805 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 2051 time: 2020-11-23 23:23:43 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa83e56a7e9298c20767caefa58036044d4d30d4d2944a411723b5d2f4ea62bc4Block Operator
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