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 4990876 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 14626255 epoch_slot_no: 197455 block_no: 4990699 slot_leader_id: 4555670 size: 2791 time: 2020-11-24 04:35:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cbe0a3c84aae1a494f85f962d0f1762b385fcf423add9b20c74cb35936a46ffBlock Operator
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