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 4997981 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 14771265 epoch_slot_no: 342465 block_no: 4997804 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 1331 time: 2020-11-25 20:52:36 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa636bdb268570e97db052852df84f4d0d676dd2264ddeb63e7448338d8a04f7eBlock Operator
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