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 4995759 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14725506 epoch_slot_no: 296706 block_no: 4995582 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 6616 time: 2020-11-25 08:09:57 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3090c0a36e9fde8106935ba92a85785992b4652c3472d48839e9936cd89cf9c6Block Operator
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