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 4991597 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 14640831 epoch_slot_no: 212031 block_no: 4991420 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 2497 time: 2020-11-24 08:38:42 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb82b86e133b8e0eab89bfadd0c177d8637999760e419f97ce693b4a25673baaBlock Operator
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