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 4990219 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14612082 epoch_slot_no: 183282 block_no: 4990042 slot_leader_id: 4555951 size: 2203 time: 2020-11-24 00:39:33 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcbe08050587c5848db2de4b8878217056dda7a28cab0a799328d6eeb66f1c5fBlock Operator
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