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 4990895 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 14626598 epoch_slot_no: 197798 block_no: 4990718 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 2874 time: 2020-11-24 04:41:29 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x752b47db7c859bfdf6e28c3a24aee394188f866cf5c978282d4a6ddd5e55e7f6Block Operator
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