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 4990825 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 14625084 epoch_slot_no: 196284 block_no: 4990648 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 3119 time: 2020-11-24 04:16:15 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x810795842d0a66d94cbca51b3d0965a2c65ee5b088c76ee72ac7ff4361b79ce4Block Operator
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