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 4993250 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14674082 epoch_slot_no: 245282 block_no: 4993073 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 1536 time: 2020-11-24 17:52:53 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40ffe17eceb4442c4b85f467201ee57e978981eaab831f35c3f920649ea7e3caBlock Operator
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