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 4991773 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 14644699 epoch_slot_no: 215899 block_no: 4991596 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 12267 time: 2020-11-24 09:43:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec4407c5e0716025382d79c91b91ee66799ec0580aedf05beaea5a39b606cdf3Block Operator
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