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 4995397 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14717793 epoch_slot_no: 288993 block_no: 4995220 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 792 time: 2020-11-25 06:01:24 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4a5814f038283effcfd2a6a8eaa2f6ca24521da414250152dde0f679e66dbaaBlock Operator
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