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 4992689 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14662800 epoch_slot_no: 234000 block_no: 4992512 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 1186 time: 2020-11-24 14:44:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x397d227905436a66e5626c7ecc161b56c3ed0fa3ac3f538cbb87ffac7d38791fBlock Operator
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