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 4991179 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 14632228 epoch_slot_no: 203428 block_no: 4991002 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 13897 time: 2020-11-24 06:15:19 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf47954d8cc5708832986d9c9e1ece496400fcbfdf1e1eb418c597d21864912fBlock Operator
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