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 4996699 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 14744657 epoch_slot_no: 315857 block_no: 4996522 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 2015 time: 2020-11-25 13:29:08 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8361bcd31dce84bb1f1f667e41d5048ddf677930a0f2f5b2a7f06ea09777c7d0Block Operator
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