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 4991626 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14641432 epoch_slot_no: 212632 block_no: 4991449 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 558 time: 2020-11-24 08:48:43 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39d4d0d0ac296da2592f0ebcb3db4dadf1bf346c3c3d76daab23f492af146457Block Operator
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