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 5018989 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 15203026 epoch_slot_no: 342226 block_no: 5018812 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 1483 time: 2020-11-30 20:48:37 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x530a28e1c02731effdaaf01da022926ae2cd11789cde00436fc711344b6a3942Block Operator
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