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 4993740 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14684477 epoch_slot_no: 255677 block_no: 4993563 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 1450 time: 2020-11-24 20:46:08 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4440aa549f316fb4b49f62029423e2312de89de990865e586f9bbd7a5ddfe1cfBlock Operator
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