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 4991705 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 14643276 epoch_slot_no: 214476 block_no: 4991528 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 1726 time: 2020-11-24 09:19:27 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d3602f746a9b0e48ed202d5a693d90f99a2a4d6e7480368393dd2b042eafd26Block Operator
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