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 5019656 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 15216918 epoch_slot_no: 356118 block_no: 5019479 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 392 time: 2020-12-01 00:40:09 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6f8baad9ee83edb97c9201ba14444e72c65b3189accbecbe22e2db7625d57a7Block Operator
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