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 4995538 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 14720942 epoch_slot_no: 292142 block_no: 4995361 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 1987 time: 2020-11-25 06:53:53 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f3b284621394195c2137807ae204b0f8d9fdacb9b3b5c8b0972ca0d349eedffBlock Operator
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