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 5018756 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 15198549 epoch_slot_no: 337749 block_no: 5018579 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 3201 time: 2020-11-30 19:34:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdecfd7d543f9273494e3a3ae8261763831840e1cfaad4e9b0ca72c33176c2a0Block Operator
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