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 5018844 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 15200043 epoch_slot_no: 339243 block_no: 5018667 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 4049 time: 2020-11-30 19:58:54 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x700078dc156e1db22cf4b275467acdfc896fe653753020633fc93e1195dd9978Block Operator
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