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 4998166 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14775179 epoch_slot_no: 346379 block_no: 4997989 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 2964 time: 2020-11-25 21:57:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78d3bac8b139c9510034cbc2a5a785c922ac657d05aad7ea2551a5e07cbc7270Block Operator
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