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 5009509 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 15009624 epoch_slot_no: 148824 block_no: 5009332 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 4177 time: 2020-11-28 15:05:15 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefcdc2d6e4a73d2c48bd0e6e8a3901b03cedebaa4f11aa3bd6e8d310b516e28eBlock Operator
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