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 5015954 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 15142766 epoch_slot_no: 281966 block_no: 5015777 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 771 time: 2020-11-30 04:04:17 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x161612c94adda2498b601895530f15180dc7b080a60d599ce402148880631fffBlock Operator
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