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 4996569 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14742067 epoch_slot_no: 313267 block_no: 4996392 slot_leader_id: 4555951 size: 1227 time: 2020-11-25 12:45:58 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19d02fd350baae0b6f1aa7cf336e024c5ee1f2064e866bb1d87f68521f76a005Block Operator
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