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 5021104 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 15245783 epoch_slot_no: 384983 block_no: 5020927 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 2989 time: 2020-12-01 08:41:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bbb1075b22180a701e14da8cfe4a1fcb831cc0eb5c7dfc8312a9712d3ba2c5eBlock Operator
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