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 4992382 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14656618 epoch_slot_no: 227818 block_no: 4992205 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 609 time: 2020-11-24 13:01:49 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e1e19bd0c294b67f7ea638d2edab92007bc6359ba49ad74623004d30ddc21ccBlock Operator
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