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 4997617 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14763774 epoch_slot_no: 334974 block_no: 4997440 slot_leader_id: 4746508 size: 2284 time: 2020-11-25 18:47:45 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb73982bca2ff49187d892961aa9f8eba3b302f834fe521ef81719408479aa9aBlock Operator
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