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 5018738 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 15198238 epoch_slot_no: 337438 block_no: 5018561 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 654 time: 2020-11-30 19:28:49 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd0963c80a24edf1395e3b0319becc4e157885f8f7f5b4dbef128f890dcd70c9Block Operator
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