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 4997253 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14756399 epoch_slot_no: 327599 block_no: 4997076 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 671 time: 2020-11-25 16:44:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x829b79bd3511698c649ef9db2e406a04652c20048359dadb7c198d28264a8eb6Block Operator
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