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 4996191 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14734323 epoch_slot_no: 305523 block_no: 4996014 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 766 time: 2020-11-25 10:36:54 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aa49f35851305e99d5f39aea685196f96058ad7aff6729ddba0f39f2bd1c78fBlock Operator
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