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 4997769 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14766922 epoch_slot_no: 338122 block_no: 4997592 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 820 time: 2020-11-25 19:40:13 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74d82012bb6bc934459bdad424a96e9c9d8256c27bf714a3e9253c789282ad5fBlock Operator
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