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 4990861 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 14625981 epoch_slot_no: 197181 block_no: 4990684 slot_leader_id: 4556072 size: 3960 time: 2020-11-24 04:31:12 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc9d1ac5f5fc2e48ed6b75753720e65f5da6e089b1501ed023ad6b91672c421bBlock Operator
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