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 4993254 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 14674170 epoch_slot_no: 245370 block_no: 4993077 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 4597 time: 2020-11-24 17:54:21 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9155b3fd2f5db6ec3be591a0f54e4e92d8c3aaf36760f29c07568d494b82c686Block Operator
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