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 4998859 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14790001 epoch_slot_no: 361201 block_no: 4998682 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 456 time: 2020-11-26 02:04:52 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc42e23fdc0aa56827bcc923e96480286bf21276fd1b88b200d5c40fc38c0a11cBlock Operator
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