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 4990821 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 14624981 epoch_slot_no: 196181 block_no: 4990644 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 4345 time: 2020-11-24 04:14:32 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe90c31b23655ee009ab8155983068470c7b053ffb7db6d7605a0fb8ad7bbb880Block Operator
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