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 4991086 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14630403 epoch_slot_no: 201603 block_no: 4990909 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 1934 time: 2020-11-24 05:44:54 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d8a00406546b111e9a314883faba3dc7d9b5bcddc8dc9ca14d9ea9753317753Block Operator
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