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 5012091 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 15063548 epoch_slot_no: 202748 block_no: 5011914 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 2669 time: 2020-11-29 06:03:59 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96af86991e8d52c1978ce6beb8b96d6b7d6d858e607e03a728789bc6f76328c6Block Operator
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