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 5010564 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 15031894 epoch_slot_no: 171094 block_no: 5010387 slot_leader_id: 4634493 size: 1466 time: 2020-11-28 21:16:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb43de81c35926d3fc03d712ba51c1b0afec955fb3b8307caa425be590d7a703dBlock Operator
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