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 4998917 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 14791124 epoch_slot_no: 362324 block_no: 4998740 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 1593 time: 2020-11-26 02:23:35 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17e6a8465015472df913f2aa288bdcbb21380e9946785e27158231eb649dc48eBlock Operator
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