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 5017346 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 15170699 epoch_slot_no: 309899 block_no: 5017169 slot_leader_id: 4938833 size: 3593 time: 2020-11-30 11:49:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d4c8b081f1fa35a40d0e63e07f99144d6067e6c4426b041becb59b802f27568Block Operator
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