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 4996667 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 14743979 epoch_slot_no: 315179 block_no: 4996490 slot_leader_id: 4576758 size: 3997 time: 2020-11-25 13:17:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb64bbf7cbeb7d32eb3cc3c53ef062f103c61883bd90355fa23400ca4281e4526Block Operator
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