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 5000597 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 14826800 epoch_slot_no: 398000 block_no: 5000420 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 1094 time: 2020-11-26 12:18:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16a5fd36f05a705783e04e4bc5ce279b83234010ac2f02004b10a3a7e15a28f2Block Operator
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