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 4996656 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14743743 epoch_slot_no: 314943 block_no: 4996479 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 1142 time: 2020-11-25 13:13:54 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ef6ae053d68a919dd85d99958df70d74e07f61aeddcc1d800060c853831018aBlock Operator
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