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 4991149 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14631541 epoch_slot_no: 202741 block_no: 4990972 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 1199 time: 2020-11-24 06:03:52 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12f9074894411d5a7dccc88451d9ac9f837e63f8d506c09fe1035f3cd303bd9fBlock Operator
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