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 4994646 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 14702596 epoch_slot_no: 273796 block_no: 4994469 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 1693 time: 2020-11-25 01:48:07 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab954aa7958ce878b0f9b81ad5aa400e8d81dea200ce62ca209c45f0f94c55d1Block Operator
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