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 4990947 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 14627657 epoch_slot_no: 198857 block_no: 4990770 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 2687 time: 2020-11-24 04:59:08 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9139fd1b5c1f518e56ee0ac233bc96b565ce40f195d85b5b3ebeb9ba22b3481dBlock Operator
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