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 5021693 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 15257791 epoch_slot_no: 396991 block_no: 5021516 slot_leader_id: 4555951 size: 1895 time: 2020-12-01 12:01:22 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa54a9cf4de0ab801d9622e7bfdae48d583a482d04b608d676258f8f79a989fcBlock Operator
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