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 5013575 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 15093699 epoch_slot_no: 232899 block_no: 5013398 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 1813 time: 2020-11-29 14:26:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x668adfb78261b1297ab92ad0c0a56088dffa162a237469641f58602ab2535f09Block Operator
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