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 5021260 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 15248841 epoch_slot_no: 388041 block_no: 5021083 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 430 time: 2020-12-01 09:32:12 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x646962debb31e13dcba916503def5c91e088b9101fe979edc5641afde74db43dBlock Operator
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