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 4992470 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 14658218 epoch_slot_no: 229418 block_no: 4992293 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 7051 time: 2020-11-24 13:28:29 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaab17d3c4f7fc18af0f0ec98538c43e501dbf6d1229a19cbe8343f2645c1e9e4Block Operator
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