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 4996866 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14748163 epoch_slot_no: 319363 block_no: 4996689 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 854 time: 2020-11-25 14:27:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8bf237f6ac2a44449e82c64ad3e6b283a3c13462fb5e5abb46baaf03e533a0aBlock Operator
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